The Nigerian government decided to host the All-Africa Games in 2003,despite the fact that building costs for a new stadium exceeded $340 million,twice what the government planned to spend on health care for one year.This action was motivated by the Nigerian government's interest in ____.

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The decision to host the All-Africa Games despite the cost being twice what the government planned to spend on health care for one year suggests that the Nigerian government was motivated by a desire to enhance national prestige. Hosting a major sports event can bring international attention and boost a country's reputation. The other options (protecting national security, promoting national ideology, self-preservation) do not seem relevant to this particular situation.

The Nigerian Government Decided to Host the All-Africa Games in 2003,despite