Theory question 112
Nigeria's Foreign PolicySection B: Political and Constitutional Developments in West Africa and International Relations
In what four ways has Nigeria demonstrated that Africa is the centrepiece of her foreign policy?
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(Any four, explained) Support for the OAU (now AU): finance and leadership roles.
Support for decolonisation and liberation movements (Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique).
Fight against apartheid in South Africa: funds, boycotts, Commonwealth pressure, nationalising BP (1979).
Leading the formation of ECOWAS (1975) and supporting economic cooperation.
Peacekeeping: ECOMOG in Liberia and Sierra Leone; troops in Chad and Congo.
Technical Aid Corps and financial aid to African states.
Hosting and funding African cultural and sporting events (FESTAC 1977, All-Africa Games).
Speaking for Africa at the UN and the Commonwealth.
Four ways with examples.