NECO Government 2027 Theory — Question 8

Model answer

1. Promotion of cordial ties: diplomacy promotes cordial ties among states. 2. Protection of citizens abroad: diplomacy guarantees the safety of Nigerian citizens abroad. 3. It helps in negotiations and international bargaining between Nigeria and other countries. 4. It promotes Nigeria's national interest abroad. 5. It promotes economic diplomacy among Nigeria and diplomatic countries. (Other acceptable: it advertises Nigeria's high economic potentials abroad; it enhances the image of the country abroad; it helps to gather intelligence/information useful for the development of the country; it gives reports on developments of interest in other countries; it helps to implement foreign policy directives; diplomacy helps to seek development partners for the country; it helps to promote cultural exchange between two countries; it is highly effective in conflict resolution between two countries; it helps to foster world peace in the interest of the country.)