Nigeria's Foreign Policy
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Nigeria's relations with major powers and with developing countries (e.g. the Technical Aid Corps); Nigeria's Non-Alignment Policy.
- Identify the major objectives of Nigeria's foreign policy.
- Analyse Nigeria's non-aligned posture.
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- Practice question 1
Nigeria's strong support for the decolonization and anti-apartheid struggles in Southern Africa (including financial and diplomatic support to liberation movements) reflected its 'Africa as the centrepiece' doctrine by demonstrating
- A.Indifference to the plight of other African peoples
- B.Support for continued colonial rule in the region
- C.Support only for countries with oil resources
- D.Practical, tangible commitment to African liberation and unity, not just rhetorical support
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D. Practical, tangible commitment to African liberation and unity, not just rhetorical support
This demonstrated Nigeria's tangible, practical commitment to African liberation and unity.
- Practice question 2
Economic diplomacy has become an increasingly important tool in Nigeria's foreign policy, focusing on
- A.Only military cooperation
- B.The abolition of all treaties
- C.Trade relations, investment and economic partnerships
- D.Isolation from global markets
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C. Trade relations, investment and economic partnerships
Economic diplomacy focuses on trade relations, investment and economic partnerships.
- Practice question 3
Citizen diplomacy initiatives by Nigeria's foreign ministry and embassies have included efforts such as
- A.Ignoring Nigerians in distress abroad entirely
- B.Facilitating the evacuation, legal assistance, or welfare support of Nigerians facing difficulties in foreign countries
- C.Only assisting foreign nationals visiting Nigeria
- D.Only handling trade negotiations with no consular functions
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B. Facilitating the evacuation, legal assistance, or welfare support of Nigerians facing difficulties in foreign countries
These initiatives include facilitating evacuation, legal assistance or welfare support for Nigerians abroad.
More UTME Government topics
- Basic Concepts in Government
- Foreign Policy
- Pre-colonial Polities
- Regional and Global Organizations
- Forms of Government
- Imperialist Penetration
- Arms of Government
- Nigeria's Relations with African Countries
- Process of Decolonization
- Constitutional Development in Nigeria
- Nigeria in International Organizations
- Structures of Governance
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