Theory and Reality in Foreign Policy Making: Nigeria after the Second Republic

Badu, Yaw A.; Gambari, Ibrahim A.

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“…According to Gambari (1989) and Agbu, Okereke, Wapmuk, and Adeniyi (2013), Nigeria's foreign policy has experienced several transformations since gaining independence, although its underlying principles have remained unchanged. The alterations in Nigeria's foreign policy were driven mainly by shifts in the country's leadership or head.…”

Section: The Historical Context Of Nigerian's Afrocentric Foreign Pol...mentioning

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An appraisal of Nigeria's foreign policy role in Africa's development, 2010-2022

Nzewigbo, Adaora Appolonia

2023

J. Dev. Adm.

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Nigeria's foreign policy is a strategic instrument intricately woven into the fabric of its national interests. Since its independence in 1960, Nigeria has steered an external strategy with the African continent at its nucleus, emblematic of its steadfast commitment to nurturing stability and prosperity across Africa. Through varying administrations, the Nigerian government has consistently upheld the core tenets of its foreign policy, steadfastly adhering to its Afrocentric orientation. This study examined Nigeria's foreign policy's role in the developmental trajectory of Africa during the period from 2010 to 2022. Employing a qualitative methodology, it harnesses secondary data from a comprehensive review of esteemed academic sources, including textbooks, scholarly journals, authoritative reports, and online repositories. Systems theory was applied to guide the research. The findings clearly illustrate Nigeria's pronounced contributions through its Afrocentric foreign policy paradigm – engendering unity, catalysing collaboration, nurturing peace and stability, and directing developmental resources to regions characterized by harmonious relations. Ultimately, this study illuminates the comprehensive spectrum of Nigeria's impact on Africa's developmental odyssey, ranging from active regional leadership participation to counter-terrorism endeavours and poverty abatement. Consequently, this research advocates for a sustained optimization of Nigeria's contributions, thereby fortifying internal tranquillity and urging a meticulous evaluation of the underlying socio-political tensions within Nigeria.Nzewigbo A. A. (2023). An appraisal of Nigeria's foreign policy role in Africa's development, 2010-2022. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 57-67. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jda.v8i3.2 Visit journal website: https://jda.africasocialwork.net

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Section: The Historical Context Of Nigerian's Afrocentric Foreign Pol...mentioning

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An appraisal of Nigeria's foreign policy role in Africa's development, 2010-2022

Nzewigbo, Adaora Appolonia

2023

J. Dev. Adm.

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“…Nigerian foreign policy, never directly linked to the needs of the masses of the people, is formulated, articulated, and implemented in highly elitist circles. Loud radicalism at home has kept pace with the pursuit of conservative policies abroad (see Gambari 1990). The Brazilian case appears to be the opposite: loud proclamations abroad, and minimal action on the home front to legitimize those claims.…”

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Theory and Reality in Foreign Policy Making: Nigeria after the Second Republic

Cited by 2 publications

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An appraisal of Nigeria's foreign policy role in Africa's development, 2010-2022

An appraisal of Nigeria's foreign policy role in Africa's development, 2010-2022

Espelhos triangulares e colonialismos em mudança

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