THE IMPACT ANALYSIS OF GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S FOREIGN POLICY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Naomi A. Phinos 1
Agustine Ukachukwu Opara 2
Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, Nigeria 1 & 2
Email: naomi.phinos@uniabuja.edu.ng 1
Abstract
This paper examined the impact analysis of Goodluck Jonathan’s foreign policy on economic development in Nigeria. During Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Nigeria was an important participant in global affairs while also tackling pressing economic issues at home. The administration placed a strong emphasis on economic diplomacy, regional stability, and international collaboration. The specific objective of the paper was to; investigate how Goodluck Jonathan’s foreign policy decision during his tenure impacted on economic development in Nigeria and ascertain how Nigeria diplomatic relations with major economies impacted on economic development in Nigeria. Liberal institutionalism theory is used as the theoretical framework. The finding shows that Goodluck Jonathan’s foreign policy decisions during his tenure had a notable impact on Nigeria’s economic development and Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with major economies had a significant impact on her economic development. The paper recommended that, Nigeria Government should continue to build robust diplomatic relations with key global economies while also exploring new markets and continue to actively engage and broaden her diplomatic relations with major economies. Secondary sources of data were used in the study.
Keywords: Foreign Policy, diplomatic relations, major economies, National interest, economic development.
