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Match each core principle of Nigeria's foreign policy on the left with its correct description on the right.

  • AfrocentricityPrioritizing African interests, decolonization, and regional unity as the primary focal point of foreign relations.
  • Non-AlignmentRefusing to bind the nation exclusively to any major superpower superpower power bloc.
  • Non-InterferenceRespecting the sovereignty and internal political integrity of other independent states.
  • Peaceful Settlement of DisputesUtilizing negotiation, mediation, and international arbitration to resolve conflicts between nations.

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Afrocentricity matches prioritizing African interests and decolonization; Non-Alignment matches avoiding alignment with power blocs; Non-Interference matches respecting the sovereign internal affairs of other states; Peaceful Settlement of Disputes matches resolving international conflicts through diplomacy and arbitration.
Each principle corresponds directly to its defined post-independence objective: Afrocentricity centers on African affairs, Non-Alignment avoids superpower blocs, Non-Interference respects state sovereignty, and Peaceful Settlement favors diplomacy.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary focus of Afrocentricity in Nigerian foreign relations.
Afrocentricity means making Africa the centerpiece of foreign policy.
Nigeria historically committed resources toward African liberation and regional development.
2
Associate Non-Alignment with its historical foreign policy meaning.
Non-alignment is the policy of non-commitment to major power blocs during global rivalries.
This ensured foreign policy autonomy for developing nations.
3
Match Non-Interference and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes to international legal norms.
Non-interference guarantees sovereignty, while peaceful settlement prioritizes diplomatic arbitration over conflict.
These principles stem from the charters of the United Nations and the former Organisation of African Unity.

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