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Difficulty: EasyFormulation and Evolution of Nigeria's Foreign Policy Across Regimes

Under the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria's foreign policy underwent a strategic shift aimed at promoting external trade, attracting foreign direct investment, and supporting domestic economic restructuring. Which foreign policy initiative was introduced during this regime?

  1. Economic DiplomacyAnswer
  2. B
    Afrocentric Continental Isolationism
  3. C
    Veto-Power Non-Alignment
  4. D
    Military Decree Supremacy

Answer

Economic Diplomacy
Economic Diplomacy was adopted by General Ibrahim Babangida's administration in 1988. Spearheaded by Minister of External Affairs Ike Nwachukwu, this policy reoriented Nigerian diplomacy away from purely political leadership in Africa toward economic growth, foreign investment promotion, and debt relief.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical regime and economic context specified in the question stem.
The regime is General Ibrahim Babangida (1985–1993), during the implementation of economic reforms such as the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP).
Foreign policy shifts under Babangida were tailored to address Nigeria's economic crisis.
2
Match the regime with its major signature foreign policy posture.
In 1988, Minister of External Affairs Ike Nwachukwu under General Babangida formally articulated Economic Diplomacy.
Economic Diplomacy sought to use foreign relations to attract foreign capital, expand exports, and reschedule external debts.

Key Concept

Regime Foreign Policy Evolution & Economic Diplomacy
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