Government 2, WASSCE (SC), 2023

Question 8

 

In what five ways is diplomacy important to the development of Nigeria?

Observation

 

This was not a popular question because many candidates were not familiar with the question and misunderstood what “Diplomacy” meant. Those who attempted it performed below average as they failed to understand the demands of the question hence they scored low marks. The candidates were expected to give the following points as answers to the question.

  1. Promotion of cordial ties
  2. Protection of citizens abroad
  3. Helps in negotiations and international bargaining
  4. Promotion of her national interest abroad
  5. Promote economic diplomacy
  6. Advertise high economic potentials of the country abroad
  7. Enhances the image of the country
  8. Gather intelligence/information
  9. Report on developments of interest in other countries
  10. Implement foreign policy directives
  11. Seek development partners for the country
  12. Promote cultural exchange
  13. Helps in conflict resolution
  14. Fostering of world peace in the interest of the country