Nigeria Reaffirms Citizen-Centered Foreign Policy

The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to a citizen-centered foreign policy, as articulated by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiy during the launch of the book "Shadow Power" in Abuja. Enikanolaiy stated that the Federal Executive Council has adopted a policy framework to engage diplomatically in a manner that advances the interests, security, and prosperity of Nigerians.

This approach aligns with President Bola Tinubu's vision and emphasizes citizen diplomacy as essential for national security and economic prosperity. Enikanolaiy noted that Nigeria's immediate neighbors are prioritized in foreign policy engagements due to their intrinsic link to Nigeria's stability.

The minister also highlighted the need to strengthen domestic institutions and enhance Nigeria's effectiveness in global affairs while maintaining a balanced relationship with major world powers, including China, Russia, the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil. The book "Shadow Power," authored by retired Rear Admiral Sola Oluwagbir, discusses Nigeria's strategic autonomy and institutional rebuilding.