Foreign Policy:- refers to the strategy and tactics employed
by a
by a
state
in conducting her relationship with other states while
in conducting her relationship with other states while
pursuing her interest.
Basic factors that influence Nigeria’s foreign policy
- Historical background e.g Nigeria’s membership of the common wealth
- Ideological disposition of the rulers: countries tend to relate more with those countries with
similar ideologies - The military strength of Nigeria (i.e
size of the army and the quality influence her foreign policy) - Types of government e.g. military to democratic governments
- The economic resources available to Nigeria e.g. mineral resources and agricultural products
- Population: Large size and the quality of human resources of Nigeria affect her foreign
policy. - Commitments of previous
governments e.g. treaties and Pacts - The industrial strength of Nigeria
influence her choice of trading partners-e.g. Electricity supply to
Niger, Republic of Benin and Togo, Gas to Ghana. - Public Opinion on issues can bring changes in government foreign policy e.g. Anglo -Nigeria pact of
1962. - Location – Africa is described as centre
– piece of Nigeria’s foreign policy.
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