Tinubu Unveils "Nigeria-Centred" Foreign Policy to Reposition Global Standing

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shift in the nation’s diplomatic strategy, introducing a new foreign policy framework that prioritizes "Nigeria First". During the opening of an induction course for newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners in Abuja, the President explained that the rapidly evolving international system necessitated a reordering of the nation's priorities. The existing 4D-policy has been rearranged into a new hierarchy: Demography, Development, Diaspora, and Democracy.

This reordering is specifically designed to put the Nigerian people at the heart of the diplomatic agenda. By placing "Demography" at the forefront, the administration aims to harness the potential of Nigeria's massive youth population to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and drive innovation in sectors like ICT, agriculture, and energy. The President emphasized that the diaspora remains a critical pillar, having already been instrumental in attracting over ₦16.1 billion in recent investments.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, President Tinubu charged the envoys to be aggressive in their pursuit of foreign investments and to work tirelessly to reposition Nigeria’s international image. He noted that shifting geopolitical dynamics and technological disruptions make the role of envoys more critical than ever, requiring a modern, results-oriented approach to global diplomacy.

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