JAMB Government 1997 Question 42

Question 42

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

The foreign affairs minister who introduced economic diplomacy as a foreign policy initiative was

  1. A.Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi
  2. B.Major-General Ike Nwachukwu
  3. C.Prof. Ibrahim Gambari
  4. D.Major-General Joseph Garba
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Major-General Ike Nwachukwu)

Explanation

Under Babangida, foreign minister Ike Nwachukwu (1987–1989) introduced economic diplomacy, which used foreign policy to attract investment, trade and debt relief.