Read the passage below carefully:
The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) was established in Lagos in 1961 as an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to providing authoritative insights into international affairs. Founded prior to Nigeria's attainment of republican status, the institute was designed to foster the study of international relations, conduct scholarly research, and serve as a repository for diplomatic documentation. In 1971, through Decree No. 35, the Federal Government of Nigeria formally took over the administration of the NIIA, transforming it into a federal government chartered research institute under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Throughout its operational history, the institute has maintained its main library and lecture chambers at Kofo Abayomi Street in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Based on the passage above, determine whether the following statement is True or False:
The Federal Government of Nigeria assumed official administrative control of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in 1971.
Cevap: Cevap