WAEC Government 2012 Theory question 111

Theory question 111

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Identify any six factors affecting Nigeria's foreign policy.

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Model answer

Any six:
1. National interest.
2. Size and population.
3. Economic resources (oil wealth).
4. Colonial history / ties with Britain.
5. Geographical location and neighbours (West Africa).
6. Military strength.
7. Ideology and type of government (civilian or military).
8. Personality of the leaders.
9. Public opinion and pressure groups.
10. Membership of international organisations (UN, AU/OAU, ECOWAS, Commonwealth).
11. Ethnic and religious composition.

Explanation

Factors are things that shape foreign policy; do not list the objectives of the policy instead.