AN EVALUATION OF NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY DURING GENERAL ABACHA REGIME
Abstract
This research aims to assess the Nigerian foreign policy pursued during the regime of General Sani Abacha from 1993-1998. The study examines the advantages and disadvantages of Nigerian foreign policy under Abacha's leadership, considering key factors such as regional engagement, economic diplomacy, international isolation, human rights abuses, international condemnation, suppression of democracy, and corruption allegations. By analysing primary and secondary sources, the evaluation highlights the impact of the regime's actions on Nigeria's relationships with other nations, its regional leadership ambitions, and its economic and diplomatic objectives.
The findings reveal a complex picture, with regional engagement and economic diplomacy offering some advantages, while international isolation, human rights abuses, and corruption allegations posing significant disadvantages. The evaluation contributes to a deeper understanding of the successes and shortcomings of Nigerian foreign policy during the Abacha regime and sheds light on its consequences for Nigeria's international standing and relations with the global community.
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