Nigeria's Historical Role in Anti-Apartheid Struggle

The article outlines Nigeria's foreign policy towards South Africa, particularly its opposition to apartheid from 1960 until the end of apartheid in 1994. Dr.

Jaja Wachukwu, Nigeria's Minister of External Affairs in 1963, stated that apartheid was not a domestic issue but a matter of international concern. Nigeria declared a total war against apartheid, emphasizing that the fate of black South Africans was directly linked to Nigerians.

The country committed significant resources, amounting to approximately $60 billion, to support anti-apartheid efforts. Nigeria's involvement was driven by a principle of non-intervention, as articulated in Article 2(7) of the UN Charter, yet it actively supported the African National Congress (ANC) and promoted African unity.

Despite these efforts, the article notes that modern South Africa appears to overlook Nigeria's historical contributions to the anti-apartheid struggle.