INR391 NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSE CODE: INR391 (2 CREDIT UNIT) COURSE TITLE: NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY I 1 INR391 INR391 NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY I Course Writer Mr. Shaibu Taiye Makanjuola Kogi State University Ayengba Kogi State Course Coodinator Dr. Ebele Udeoji Faculty of Social Sciences National Open University of Nigeria University Village 91 Cadastral Zone Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway Jabi - Abuja Course Editor: Prof. William A Fawole Department of International Relations Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Osun State Programme Leader: Dr. Olabamiji Oyebode Faculty of Social Sciences National Open University of Nigeria University Village 91 Cadastral Zone Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway Jabi – Abuja 2 INR391 NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA National Open University of Nigeria, Headquarters, University Village 91 Cadastral Zone Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway Jabi – Abuja Abuja Office, 5 Dar es Salaam Street, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja. e-mail: [email protected] URL: www.nou.edu.ng Published by: National Open University of Nigeria Printed 2015 ISBN: 978-058-951-1 All Rights Reserved 3 INR391 Course Description INR391, Nigeria's Foreign Policy I is a one semester course in the third year of B.A. (Hons) degree in International studies. It is a two unit credit course designed to increase your knowledge on vital issues on the foreign policy relation of Nigeria. The course is structured into four modules as described below: Module 1. Background to Nigeria's Foreign Policy This module launch you into understanding first, meaning of policy; foreign policy; components of foreign policy including basic principles guiding the states, goals to achieve and available means for the pursuit. Secondly, the historical development, constitutional provisions and modification of Nigeria's foreign policy objectives. Third, how the national interests, structure of economy, strategic location; political structure; socio-cultural influence; personal idiosyncrasies; military; demographic; domestic political situations serves as determinants of Nigeria's foreign policy as well as the impact of exogenous or external influences on Nigeria's foreign policy. Fourth, institutional framework for Nigeria's policy making and implementation; Ministry of External Affairs as an institution responsible for conducting foreign policy; the significant role of think tanks in enhancing quality of Nigeria's foreign policy making and implementation as well as the instruments for conducting Nigeria's foreign policy. Module 2. Nigeria's Afro-Centric Policy This module is interesting as it help you to have good understanding on the origin of Nigeria's Afro-centric bent including the factors that necessitated Nigeria's foreign policy of Afro- centeredness, Nigeria's Afro-centric policy objectives; Nigeria's role in the eradication of apartheid policy and decolonization, Nigeria's contribution towards the unity, economic integration and development as well as Nigeria's efforts in the promoting peace and security in African continent. Module 3. Nigeria Relations With Great Powers This module is significant as it help you gain knowledge on the Nigeria relations with Great powers. It familiarize you with the Nigeria relations with United Kingdom (Britain); United States (America); USSR (Russia) and France respectively. More importantly, it identifies and addresses issues in the changing relations between Nigeria and each of the Great powers. Module 4. Nigeria's Role In International Organizations This module is interesting as it help you increase knowledge and to appreciate Nigeria's contributions in international organizations. It familiarize you with: the contributions of Nigeria to the effective functioning of United Nations Organization (UNO), what Nigeria as a member has benefited from her active involvement in the activities of the UNO. How Nigeria has contributed to the activities of the Commonwealth of Nations (CONs); what Nigeria has benefited from the activities of the CONs. The reasons why Nigeria joined the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC); what Nigeria has benefited as a member of OPEC. Nigeria in the formation and transformation of Organization of African Unity (OAU) into African Union (AU), the contributions of Nigeria to the formation and activities of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria’s benefits in the ECOWAS. 4 INR391 CONTENTS PAGE Introduction …………………………………………………................................................... Course Aims …………………………………………………................................................... Course Objectives …………………………………………….................................................. Working through the Course …………………………………................................................. Course Materials ………………………………………………................................................ Study Units ……………………………………………………................................................ Textbooks and References ……………………………………................................................. Assessment Exercises …………………………………………................................................ Tutor-Marked Assignment ……………………………………................................................ Final Examination and Grading ………………………………................................................ Course Marking Scheme ………………………………………............................................... Course Overview/Presentation ………………………………….............................................. What you will Need in this Course ……………………………............................................... Tutors and Tutorials ……………………………………………............................................... Assessment Exercises ................................................................................................................ How to Get the Most from This Course ………………………................................................ Conclusion ………………………………………………………............................................. Summary ………………………………………………………................................................ 5 INR391 INTRODUCTION INR391, Nigeria's Foreign Policy I is a one semester course in the third year of B.A. (Hons) degree in International studies. It is a two unit credit course designed to give you knowledge on vital issues relating to the foreign policy of Nigeria. The course begins with module one, which present you the background to understanding Nigeria's foreign policy, particularly meanings and components of Nigeria's foreign policy; the historical development of Nigeria's foreign policy; factors that determines Nigeria's foreign policy; the formulation and mechanisms for the implementation of Nigeria's foreign policy. Interestingly, Module two of the course brings to your limelight the Nigeria Afro-centric policy, which include the origin and necessity for Nigeria Afro-centric bent, Nigeria's efforts in ending apartheid and in decolonization of Africa; Nigeria's efforts in promoting unity, development, peace and security in Africa. Module three, take you further to familiarize you Nigeria relations with the Great powers, especially with the United Kingdom (UK), United States, Russia and France. Module four, focuses on Nigeria's role in international organizations such as United Nations Organizations (UNO); Commonwealth of Nations (CONs); Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as well as her role in Sub-regional Organizations [Organization of African Unity(OAU)/African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS]. Therefore, the study are structured into four modules. Each module is structured into four units. A unit guide comprises of instructional material. It gives you a brief of the course content, course guidelines and suggestions and steps to take while studying. You can also find self-assessment exercises for your study. COURSE AIM AND OBJECTIVES The general aim of this course is to provide students of international relations with comprehensive knowledge on Nigeria's foreign policy and relations. However, the course specific objectives include to enable you: understand the meanings, components and historical development of Nigeria's foreign policy; gain in-depth knowledge on the factors that determines Nigeria's foreign policy; familiarize with the formulation and the mechanisms for implementation of Nigeria's foreign policy; understanding the origin and necessity for Nigeria's Afro-centric bent; appreciate Nigeria's efforts in promoting unity, development, peace and security in Africa; gain knowledge on Nigeria bilateral relations with the Great powers; appreciate the role played by Nigeria in international and in sub-regional organizations. The specific objectives of each study unit can be found at the beginning and you can make references to it while studying. It is necessary and helpful for you to check at the end of the unit, if your progress is consistent with the stated objectives and if you can conveniently answer the self-assessment exercises. The overall objectives of the course will be achieved, if you diligently study and complete all the units in this course. 6 INR391 WORKING THROUGH THE COURSE To complete the course, you are required to read the study units and other related materials. You will also need to undertake practical exercises for which you need a pen, a note-book, and other materials that will be listed in this guide. The exercises are to aid you in understanding the concepts being presented. At the end of each unit, you will be required to submit written assignment for assessment