In 1987, Nigeria attempted to expand its diplomatic influence beyond traditional Non-Aligned Movement structures by convening the Concert of Medium Powers (popularly known as the Lagos Forum). Which military administration formulated this initiative, and who served as the Minister of External Affairs responsible for its conceptualization?
- The General Ibrahim Babangida administration, under External Affairs Minister Bolaji AkinyemiAnswer
- BThe Major-General Muhammadu Buhari administration, under External Affairs Minister Ibrahim Gambari
- CThe General Olusegun Obasanjo military administration, under External Affairs Minister Joseph Garba
- DThe Alhaji Shehu Shagari administration, under External Affairs Minister Ishaya Audu
Answer
The General Ibrahim Babangida administration, under External Affairs Minister Bolaji Akinyemi
The Concert of Medium Powers (Lagos Forum) was formulated in 1987 under the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida. Spearheaded by External Affairs Minister Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, the initiative aimed to unite significant regional powers across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America to foster global conflict resolution and non-aligned multilateralism.
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Regime-specific foreign policy evolution and major diplomatic initiatives under Nigerian military rule