Navigating Global Realities: An In-Depth Analysis of The Legal and Institutional Framework of Nigerian Foreign Policy

Navigating Global Realities: An In-Depth Analysis of The Legal and Institutional Framework of Nigerian Foreign Policy

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https://doi.org/10.15575/jbpd.v6i1.38501

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This article provides a critical examination of the complex legal and institutional framework that shapes Nigerian foreign policy, highlighting its evolution, challenges, and implications within the contemporary global context. Positioned as a key player in African affairs, Nigeria's foreign policy is guided by a set of legal foundations and institutional mechanisms that have developed since the country's post-independence era. Through a historical lens, this study traces the key milestones, shifts, and guiding principles that have influenced Nigeria's foreign policy trajectory. The paper offers a comprehensive analysis of relevant laws, treaties, constitutional provisions, and the roles of key governmental bodies and diplomatic institutions. By exploring the interplay between these legal frameworks and institutional structures, this research provides valuable insights into the dynamics that shape Nigeria's interactions on the global stage, contributing to a deeper understanding of the country's role in international relations.

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Uwomano Benjamin Okpevra, Delta State University, Abraka

Uwomano Benjamin OKPEVRA, PhD, MHSN, MNIIA, FAAN, FIIAS, is a Professor of History and International Relations with special interest in Peace and Conflict History; Intergroup Relations and International Studies with a robust scholarly profile in his area of research interest in the Department of History and International Studies, and currently, the Director for the Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. A Boundary Scholar with Delta State Boundary Committee (DSBC); and a Resource Person to the Department of Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Governor’s office, Asaba, Delta State. An Associate Editor with Common Ground Publishing, University of Illinois Research Park, U.S.A. Editorial Council Member, and pioneer Editor-in-Chief, (ISJASSR). Member, Editorial Board, CARI Journals. He reviews manuscripts for several reputable International Journals such as International Area Studies Review (Sage), Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism (Wiley), Critical Research on Religion (Sage), African Identities (Taylor & Francis) etc. Email: ubokpevra@gmail.com, okpevra@delsu.edu.ng.

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2024-08-29

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Ministrate

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