Theory question 110
Nigeria's Foreign PolicyExamine five reasons for which Nigeria attaches so much importance to foreign policy determination and implementation.
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Model answer
Any five: to protect national interest, security and territorial integrity; to promote economic development – trade, investment, aid; to promote African unity and leadership (Africa as centrepiece); to promote peace in the sub-region (peacekeeping); to protect Nigerians abroad; to project a good image and prestige; to secure support in international organisations (UN, AU, ECOWAS); to fight terrorism and transnational crime; to promote cultural and technological exchange.
Explanation
Examine each reason.