A Historical Survey of Nigeria's Economic Diplomacy, 1960-1985

Salami, Olawale B

ABSTRACT


Abstract
This paper examines Nigeria’s Economic Diplomacy from independence in 1960 up to the coming of Babangida’s regime in 1985. The paper discusses among other things the origin of the doctrine and how economic diplomacy as a policy had been consistently employed by successive governments in the country since 1960. It focuses on the implementation of the variants of economic diplomacy in Nigeria's foreign relations to achieve growth and development. Drawing from its findings, the paper concludes that in spite of governments' efforts, the internal and external environment posed great challenges for the successful operations of the country's economic diplomacy in the period of study. The research was conducted using the historical research methodology which emphasized multidisciplinary approach. Both primary and secondary data were consulted in conducting the study.
Keywords: economy, diplomacy, Nigeria, foreign policy, historical