Theory question 111
Nigeria's Foreign Policy(a) What is foreign policy?
(b) Outline three reasons for adoption of Africa as the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy.
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(a) Foreign policy is the set of principles, goals and strategies a country uses in its relations with other countries and international organisations to protect its national interest.
(b) Any three: Nigeria's size, population and resources make it a natural leader in Africa; to eradicate colonialism and apartheid (e.g. support for Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa); to promote African unity and co-operation (OAU/AU, ECOWAS); to secure peace and stability in its neighbourhood (ECOMOG); racial solidarity with black people; economic interest in African markets; security of Nigeria itself.
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