Re-examining Nigeria's Contributions to the African Union and the Domestic Socio-Economic Ramifications
Keywords:
African Union, Foreign Policy, Nigeria, Socio-Economic Development
Abstract
While there have been scholarly studies that address Nigeria’s diplomacy and contribution to the African Union (AU), many of them have failed to compare and contrast how those have added to the socio-economic development of Nigeria. We encountered a few instances where attempts were made to explain such, yet a fully-fledged analysis lacked in their conclusions. We applied documentary analysis methodology in our review and found that there is a serious misalignment between Nigeria’s diplomacy and support for the African Union on one hand and positive socio-economic development in Nigeria on the other. The study also looks at exploring how the general framework of Nigeria’s foreign policy goals and strategies in Africa can serve both its national interest and the overall development goals of Africa. We argue that for Nigeria’s role in the AU to be meaningful, the country needs to simultaneously revive its internal socio-economic condition.
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Ajala, A. (1992). Nigeria’s Role in the Anti-Apartheid Struggle. Seminar paper presented at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, October.
Ajala, A. (1993). Nigeria and the Liberation Struggle in Southern Africa. Paper presented at Sapes Trust Fifth Anniversary Annual Colloquium Southern Africa in the Year 2000, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Akinboye, S. O. (2013). Beautiful Abroad but Ugly at Home: Issues and Contradictions in Nigeria’s Foreign Policy. Inaugural Lecture Series. Lagos: University of Lagos,
Aluko. O. (1982). Nigeria and Southern Africa. In G. M. Carter and P. O’Meara (eds.): International Politics in Southern Africa. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
Aremu, I. (2013). Africa: Wither South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission? Daily Trust, 20 May, http://allafrica.com/stories/201305200417.html. Accessed on 18th July, 2013.
Ashiru, O. & George, O. (2013). Nigeria and the Organization of African Unity/African Union: Fifty Years Journey. The Nigerian Voice, 24 May. https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/114515/1/nigeria-and-the-organisation-of-african-unity-afri.html Accessed 20 February 2017
Balkaran, S. (2011). The impact of trade Unions on Public Service Reform in Nigeria and South Africa: A Comparative Study. Unpublished Thesis, submitted to the University of Zululand, South Africa.
Banjo, A. (2010). South Africa-Nigeria diplomatic and economic relations, 1994 to 2004. African Review, 2(1), 81-93.
Banjo, W. S. & Omidiran, P. O. (2000). Politics in international sports: The Nigerian experience. Lagos: Afreb.
Briggs, D. A. (2005). The Africa Union: Between Nationalism and Supranationalism. In Briggs (eds). Nigeria in World Politics Trends and Challenges, Essays in Honour of Maj Gen. Joseph Nanven Garba. Kuru, Nigeria: National Institute for Policy & Studies.
Chergui, S. & Dewar, B. (2014). The African Union’s Role in Promoting Peace, Security and Stability: From Reaction to Prevention? London: The Royal Institute of International Affairs Chatham House.
Chidozie, F. C. (2014). Dependency or Cooperation? Nigeria – South Africa Relations 1960–2007. Unpublished Thesis, submitted to Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.
David, J. O., Asuelime, L. E. & Onapajo, H. (2015). Boko Haram: The Socio – Economic Drivers. New York: Springer.
Denzin, K. N. & Lincoln, S. Y. (2008). The land scape of Qualitative Research. London: Sage Publications.
Donalek, J. & Saldawisch, S. (2004). Introduction to qualitative research methods. Urologic Nursing, 24(4), 354-356
Ebegbulem, J. C. (2013). An Evaluation of Nigeria – South Africa Bilateral Relations. Journal of International Relations, 32(1), 32-40.
FMOH. (2015). Nigeria Deploys 250 Volunteers as AU Launches Africa against ebola. http://www.health.gov.ng/index.php/about-us/9-uncategorised/207-nigeria-deploys-250-volunteers-as-au-launches-africaagainstebola. Accessed 20 August 2016
Gottschalk, K. (2012). The African Union and its sub-regional Structures. Journal of African Union Studies, 1(1), 9-39.
Gusau, A. S. (2013). Littering the Landscape: an Analysis of the Role of Nigeria in the Transition of O.A.U to the African Union. European Scientific Journal, 9(8), 165-180.
Igwe, I. (2005). The World Bank International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Nigeria’s Reform Process. In E. Briggs (ed). Nigeria in World Politics Trends and Challenges, Essays in Honour of Maj Gen Joseph Nanven Garba. Kuru, Nigeria: National Institute for Policy & Studies.
Ileso, B. S. (2000). Structural adjustment program and agricultural production in Nigeria (1970–1996). Unpublished thesis, submitted to Development Economics Department, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ebegbulem, J. C. (2012). Nigeria and Conflict Resolution in Africa: The Darfur Experience. Journal of Transcience, 3(2), 17-23.
Kioko, B. (2003). The right of intervention under the African Union’s Constitutive Act: From non interference to non-intervention. International Review of the Red Cross, 85(852), 807-825.
Lall, M. C. (2002). India’s Missed Opportunity. Hampshire, England: Ashgate Publishing Limited.
Landsberg, C. (2012). Continuity and Change in the Foreign Policies of the Mbeki and Zuma Governments. Africa Insight, 41(4), 1-17.
Maiangwa, B. (2012). State fragility and the reign of terror in Nigeria: A case study of Boko Haram Terrorism. Unpublished Dissertation, submitted to the University of KwaZulu Natal. South Africa.
Marcos, M. G. B. (2010). Professionals and xenophobia: a sociological analysis of skilled African Immigrants in Gauteng. Unpublished Dissertation submitted to The University of Pretoria. South Africa
Murithi, T. (2008). The African Union’s evolving role in peace operations: the African Union Mission in Burundi, the African Union Mission in Sudan and the African Union Mission in Somalia. African Security Review, 17(1), 69-82.
Ogbeidi, M. M. (2012). Political Leadership and Corruption in Nigeria Since 1960: A Socio-economic Analysis. Journal of Nigeria Studies, 1(2), 1-25.
Okereke, C. N. E. (2012). Nigeria and the African Union in Light of the Arab Revolts. Lecture Series on African Security. Uppsala, Sweden: Nordic African Institute.
Okereke, C. N. E. (2005). The African Union and Conflict Resolution in Africa: Reflections on the Civil War in Sudan. Nigerian Journal of International Affairs, 1(2), 104-128.
Onuoha, J. I. (2005). Nigeria and the Politics of African Union: Challenges and Opportunities. In Briggs D. A. (ed). Nigeria in World Politics. Trends and Challenges Essays in Honour of Maj. Joseph Nanven Garba. Kuru, Nigeria: National Institute for Policy & Studies.
Osimen, G. U., Akinwunmi, A. A. & Adetula, S. L. (2015). Peace Keeping Role of Nigeria in Sub-Sahara Africa. International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies, 2(10), 26-33.
Pope, C., Ziebland, S. & Mays, N. (2000). Qualitative Research in Health Care: Analysing Qualitative Data. BMJ, 320, 114-116.
Sega, D. & Lekaba, F. (2014). Nigeria’s Economic Boom: A Positive Outcome for Intra-Africa Trade. Policy Brief No 111 October, African Institute of South Africa.
Silverman, D. (2013). Doing Qualitative Research. London: SAGE Publications Ltd
Snape, D. & Spencer, L. (2003). The Foundations of Qualitative Research. In J. Ritchie & J. Lewis (eds.), Qualitative Research Practice. A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers. London: Sage.
Sule, A. M. (2013). Nigeria’s Participation in Peacekeeping Operations Nigerian Army. Unpublished Thesis, submitted in Partial completion of the Requirements of the Certificate-of- Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations.
Temple, N. (2009). Making and keeping the peace: An analysis of African Union efficacy. Unpublished Thesis, submitted to the College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Florida. USA
Tétényi, A. (2014). South Africa vs. Nigeria: competing countries for leadership position in Sub-Saharan Africa. Being a paper presented at the ISA/FLACSO Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 24th of July.
Thom-Otuya, B. E. N. (2014). Strengthening African Union for African Integration: An African Scholars Perspective. African Research Review, 8(2), Serial No. 33, 353-365
Udombana, N. J. (2002). The Institutional Structure of the African Union: A Legal Analysis. California Western International Law Journal, 33(1), 1-67.
Ukeje, I. (2000). Nigeria and Great Power Politics. Lagos: Chinedum Publishers.
Umezurike, S. A. (2015). South Africa’s Economic Policy towards Africa: African Renaissance or Neo-imperialism? Unpublished thesis, submitted to the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law, University of Zululand, South Africa.
Umezurike, S. A. & Asuelime L. E. (2015). Exploring Diplomatic Crisis of Nigeria and South Africa between 1994 and 2013. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, MCSER, 4(1), 173-184.
Wester, F. (1995). Strategieën voor Kwalitatief Onderzoek. Bussum: Coutinho.
Williams, P. D. (2011). The African Union’s Conflict Management Capabilities. Working Paper of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program. Council of Foreign Relations.
Wilmot, P. F. (1980). Apartheid and African Liberation. Ile-Ife: University of Ife Press Limited.
Wissink, M. (2009). The Situated Agency of Irregular Migrants in Izmir, a Transit Migration Hub. A Report on Data Collection and Analysis. Unpublished Dissertation Submitted to Radboudn University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Wren, C. S. (1992). South Africa-Nigeria Talks Close without Diplomatic Recognition. New York Times. 4/11/1992: 4.
Zijderveld, A. C. (1990). Sociologie also Cultuurwetenschap. Een beknopte Methodologie van de Cultuur sociologie. Utrecht: Lemma.
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Umezurike, S. A., Iwu, C. G., Asuelime, L. E., & Umezurike, C. A. (2017). Re-examining Nigeria’s Contributions to the African Union and the Domestic Socio-Economic Ramifications. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 9(1(J), 17-26. https://doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v9i1(J).1554
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