SS3 First Term Government Lesson Note – Nigerian Foreign Policy

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WEEK 9                                            

TOPIC: NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY

CONTENT

1. Meaning of Foreign policy
2. Factors affecting Nigerians foreign policy
3. Aims and objectives of Nigerians foreign policy
4. Nigerian foreign policy since independence
5. Non-alignment
6. Nigeria and non-alignment

 SUBTOPIC 1: 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

1. History: Nigeria has a strong link with Britain and some western European powers due to her colonial experience.
2. Geographical location: the location of Nigeria in west Africa determines her relationship with other countries.
3. Population: Nigeria is a diverse country with large population. This affects her foreign policy.
4. National interest: security of lives, territorial integrity and socio-economic developments are part of Nigeria National interest influence her foreign policy.
5. National resources: Nigeria has one of the largest concentrations of natural resources in the world. This greatly influences her foreign policy.
6. Public opinion: The general views of the people of Nigeria are often considered in her foreign policy objectives.
7. Military strength: Nigeria has relative military capabilities in Africa. This has been used to influence her foreign policy.
8. Membership of Nigeria in international organisation e.g AU, ECOWAS etc.
9. International laws, conventions and treaties.
10. The type of government in power can affect Nigerian foreign policy.

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