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NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY
CONTENT
- Meaning of Foreign Policy
- Factors Affecting Nigeria’s Foreign Policy
- The Aims and Objectives of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy
- Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Since IndependenceNon-alignment
- Nigeria and Non-alignment
Nigeria’s Foreign Policy
Meaning of Foreign Policy
Foreign policy refers to the strategy and tactics employed by a state in conducting her relationship with other states while pursuing her national interest.
It can also be referred to as a set of objectives which a government seeks to achieve through its relations with governments of other countries and international organizations.
Factors Affecting Nigeria’s Foreign Policy
- History: Nigeria has a strong link with Britain and some western European powers due to her colonial experience.
- Geographical location: the location of Nigeria in west Africa determines her relationship with other countries.
- Population: Nigeria is a diverse country with large population. This affects her foreign policy.
- National interest: security of lives, territorial integrity and socio-economic developments are part of Nigeria National interest influence her foreign policy.
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