WAEC Government 2017 Theory — Question 15

Model answer

Factors that influence Nigeria's foreign policy are: (i) Africa centred: Africa is regarded as the centre-piece of Nigerian foreign policy. (ii) The economic resources available to Nigeria e.g. mineral resources and agricultural products. (iii) Types of government e.g. military or democratic government. (iv) Population: large size and the quality of human resources of Nigeria affect her foreign policy. (v) Ideological disposition of the leaders: Nigeria relates more with those countries that share similar ideologies. (vi) The economic resources available to Nigeria e.g. mineral resources and agricultural products. (vii) The military strength of Nigeria e.g. the size and quality of the army influence her foreign policy.