Download Free PDF View PDF
Download Free PDF View PDF
Download Free PDF View PDF
EBSU Journal of Society
Download Free PDF View PDF
Download Free PDF View PDF
Download Free PDF View PDF
This paper examines the metamorphosis of Nigeria’s foreign policy from its traditional posture of a responsible nation in the international community, to a reckless player under the military between 1993 and 1999. Nigeria’s reputation as a respectable state diminished under the Abacha regime, whose tyranny led to multiple violations of human rights and breaches of international moral and legal codes. This infamous posture eroded Nigeria’s track record of provision of regional and global leadership. Its mineral and oil wealth had naturally imposed extra burdens of leadership in the continent of Africa and the world. The paper critically appraises this significant transition and departure from traditional foreign policy posture and international image during the Abacha era; and using the decision-making model of analysis, it discovers that with the Abacha intervention, a new chapter of domestic travails (anti-democracy activities, state-sponsored terrorism, poor human rights records, large-scale corruption and financial crimes, and the creation of artificial insulation against the world), coupled with an unorthodox manner of dealing with the international community commenced, which clouded the good image of the past. Nigeria thus got alienated in the global system. This paper identifies the pacifist role of the successive Abubakar regime, but submits that despite that approach, the grey area s such as the sudden death of Chief MKO Abiola (winner of the June 12 presidential elections) in his (Abubakar’s custody), did not allow for a complete restoration of Nigeria’s golden era of internationalism. Both regimes had thus bequeathed to the nation an unorthodox foreign policy and an unusual image, a development that compels a curious inquiry. The paper adopts a theoretical approach and relies exclusively on secondary data for analysis.
Download Free PDF View PDF
FUDMA Journal of Political Science and International Affairs
This paper attempts to establish the role of the National Assembly in shaping Nigeria"s foreign policy making since the return of democracy in 1999. Using desk review and historical methods, the paper examines the contributions of National Assembly in influencing Nigeria"s foreign policy making processes. The paper centrally argues that foreign policy decision-making processes in Nigeria is now more participatory with the National Assembly as one of the critical actors. It finds that though the National Assembly"s presence in the public policy setting and the lawmaking and oversight role it exercises are valuable in shaping Nigeria"s foreign policy actions thereby making them more constructive, accountable and beneficial to the people, the institution is not very assertive and proactive in external affairs. Thus, the paper recommends, inter alia, for the National Assembly to be more proactive in enforcing its constitutional powers to influence Nigeria"s foreign policy directions.
Download Free PDF View PDF
Assessment of Foreign policy Objectives in Nigeria during Obasanjo's Administration (1999-2007)
Abstract Foreign policy is essentially about the projection, protection. realization and advancement of the national interests of a state. This paper focuses on the assessment of Nigeria’s foreign policy under Olusegun Obsanjo 's administration (1999-2007) in the age of globalization. It focused on the linkage between globalization and Nigerian foreign policy, as well as the achievements and challenges faced in the implementation of Nigeria’s foreign policy in the period under review. The theoretical framework adopted was the rational-choice theory. Secondary data such as books, journals, newspapers, magazines, and internet materials were used. Findings show that the administration of Obasanjo used Nigeria's external relations as a platform to cancel Nigeria’s external debt, encourage foreign investment, improve the telecommunication sector, and also mediate in conflict areas in Africa. But it is also noted that challenges were encountered in the implementation of Nigeria’s foreign policy, one of which was the pursuit and addressing of problems bedilviling the continents to the neglect of the domestic issues in the country and the failure of the regime to carry along the domestic structures and institutions central to foreign policy making and implementation. Therefore, it is recommended that for Nigeria to benefit maximally from its foreign policy in the age of globalization, it should refocus and reformulate its foreign policy purely from its national interests rather than through the prism of African-centred policy. The paper concludes that the polymorphism of events has made it imperative for Nigeria to work out a counteractive foreign policy that is capable of meeting the challenges posed by globalization. In addition. the structures and institutions responsible for foreign policy making and implementation must be strengthened and fertilized to grow, which is largely made possible when structures and institutions are manned by skilled or knowledgeable personnel.
Download Free PDF View PDF
