Government 2,Nov/Dec 2022

Question 8

 

Explain five determinants of Nigeria’s Foreign policy.

Observation


This was a popular question. The performance of the candidates who answered it was above average. The candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question.

 

  1. Historical background/experience
  2. Geographical location
  3. Size of the country
  4. Socio-economic conditions
  5. Technological advancement
  6. National capability and capacity
  7. Demographic/Population factors
  8. The nature and type of the political system
  9. Military strength, capability and preparedness
  10. Natural resources endowment
  11. Membership of international organizations
  12.  Multilateral and Bilateral agreements with other States
  13. Globalization and Neo-liberalism
  14. Climate change
  15. International laws, customs and conventions
  16. Treaty obligations and alliances 
  17. Nuclear weapon, armament and disarmament
  18. Democratization and human rights
  19. Transnational migration
  20. National interest
  21. Religious/Cultural considerations/factors
  22. Ethnic and tribal considerations/factors
  23. Psychology and political orientation of the leader
  24. Influence of public opinion and pressure groups
  25. Ideology of the leader and ruling government
Nature of relationship with her neighbours