Free GOVERNMENT Lesson Note SS 3

Free GOVERNMENT Lesson Note SS 3

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This  Lesson Note on GOVERNMENT  Covers The Following Topics

1. AFRICA AS CENTERPIECE OF NIGERIA FOREIGN POLICY
2. NON-ALIGNMENT IN NIGERIA
3. ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN UNITY (OAU)
4. COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS
5. UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATIONS

WEEK 1

Topic: Africa As Center Piece Of Nigeria Foreign Policy

Origin

The origin of this concept “Africa, the centerpiece of Nigeria’s foreign policy” could be traced to the administration of the first republic in Nigeria (1960-66) headed by the prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. He maintained that: We belong to Africa and as such Nigeria would pursue realistic African policies. Africa should be given a pride of place in Nigeria’s foreign policy formulation. Other governments especially the Muritala/Obasanjo administration after Balewa, pursued this policy in practical terms.

The following are the principles of the concept, Africa, the centerpiece of Nigeria’s foreign policy:

1. Developing programmes for possible assistance to other African states and fostering understanding among them.
2. The belief in the sovereignty and equality of African states.
3. Working towards de-colonization of African continents under colonial rule.
4. Respect for north interference in the domestic affairs of other African states.
5. To support the then struggle against apartheid policy and its eradication in South Africa.
6. Promoting friendly association among independent African states.

Reasons for the Adoption of Africa as the Centerpiece of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy

1. Ideological rivalries: To remind Nigerians of the ideological rivalries that has penetrated Africa, to pursue and to unite African efforts in preventing Africa from becoming the theatre of world crises.
2. Inter-territorial communication: To co-operate with African states for an improved inter-territorial communication and transport facilities of the continent.
3. Decolonization of African states: Nigeria made Africa the centerpiece of her foreign policy because of the refusal of some colonial masters to grant independence to some African territories under the colonial rule.
4. Location: Geographically, Nigeria is located in Africa and it is natural that African states should first receive Nigeria’s attention before other states of the world.
5. Assistance: To provide assistance to other African states and foster understanding among them.
6. Friendly association: To help in promoting friendly association, unity of purpose among independent African states.
7. Opposition to aggression: To oppose any form of aggression and support the demand for the restoration of fundamental human rights in Africa.

How Nigeria Has Demonstrated that Africa is the Centerpiece of her Foreign Policy

1. Anti-racism and anti-colonialism: i.e. total eradication of colonialism in any part of Africa.
2. Unity and solidarity: Nigeria has shown that Africa is the centerpiece of her foreign policy through the promotion of African unity and solidarity, especially at the international community.
3. Friendly relations: Nigeria has done this by establishing friendly relations with all African states.
4. Promotion of peace: Serious efforts have been made by different governments to promote peace in Africa.
5. Encouragement of democracy: Democratic rule was encouraged in all parts of the continent.
6. Economic co-operation: Nigeria is involved in promoting intra-African economic co-operation.
7. Speaking with one voice: This is achieved by influencing other African countries to speak with one voice at meetings with international oragnisations.

Ways by which Nigeria Maintains a Friendly Relation with African States

1. Active participation in economic union.
2. Initiation of peaceful settlement of crises.
3. Peaceful resolution of disputes with her neighbours.
4. Establishment of bi-lateral economic/political relationship.
5. Participation in peace keeping operations in Africa.
6. Promotion of multi-lateral economic relationship.

Exercises

1. What does Africa as the centerpiece of Nigeria’s foreign policy means?
2. Outline the basic principles of the concept of Africa as the centerpiece of Nigeria’s foreign policy.
3. What are the reasons for the adoption of Africa as the centerpiece of Nigeria’s foreign policy?
4. Enumerate the different ways Nigeria has demonstrated that Africa is the Centerpiece of her Foreign Policy.
5. Describe the ways by which Nigeria maintains a friendly relations with other African States.

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