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.
- Promotion of cordial ties
- Protection of citizens abroad
- Helps in negotiations and international bargaining
- Promotion of her national interest abroad
- Promote economic diplomacy
- Advertise high economic potentials of the country abroad
- Enhances the image of the country
- Gather intelligence/information
- Report on developments of interest in other countries
- Implement foreign policy directives
- Seek development partners for the country
- Promote cultural exchange
- Helps in conflict resolution
- Fostering of world peace in the interest of the country