A Proposal on the Nigerian State and the Challenges of Foreign Citizens. A Study of Kano Metropolis
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The following objectives will be ascertained;
- To ascertain the effect of Nigeria foreign policy on foreign citizens
- To ascertain the challenges of foreign citizens in Nigeria
- To ascertain the effect of national interest on foreign citizens
CHAPTER TWO
Related literature review
Foreign Policy/External Relations
External relations are synonymous with foreign policy (Palmer and Perkins, 2000). It is a broader term that entails all kinds of interaction that traverse states borders. The interaction could be in the area of economic, political, social, religion, cultural, military or even sports. The term external relations to Saliu (2015), is a holistic term that contains all the relationships between states and non-states actors (international organizations, multinational corporations, individuals etc.) in connection with other social structures (including economic, cultural and domestic policies). Indeed, external relations include almost everything that has to do with human relations across the world. Since international environment reacts to actions emanating from national policies, domestic conditioning is coterminous with external perception in the pursuit of foreign relations. Therefore, foreign policy is the primary instrument for the conduct and management of that relationship, which is reflective on the citizens or national interests. From the strength of the forgoing, foreign policy is a substantive and legislative strategy, which a state intends to use in maximizing the opportunities that are available outside its geographical boundaries, at the same time minimizing the perils that abound. In other words, Nigeria foreign policy is the deliberate and conscious decision taken by the state in coping with its external environment. Indeed, there is a general agreement among Nigerian scholars that the global perception of Nigeria, immediately after independence was that of a nation that had been destined to lead Africa and the entire black race, hence, necessitates Afrocentric posture (Bach, 2013; Saliu, 2015). Situating Nigeria’s roles in the international environment is indispensable here. Nigeria had participated in leading various peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts in so many countries that were majorly under the ravages of conflicts, colonialism, racial discrimination (apartheid) and in fact, internecine Wars. These countries include Congo, Liberia, South Africa and Caribbean among several others globally (Amao & Okeke-Uzodike, 2015; Saliu, 2015).
CHAPTER THREE
Empirical Exegesis of Nigeria’s Citizen Diplomacy: Its Dimensions and the Challenges
The following are the eight major pillars of Nigeria’s citizen diplomacy according to Chief Ojo Maduekwe cited in Akinterinwa (2010):
- Nigeria and Nigerians should be at the centre of Nigeria’s foreign policy
- Nigeria’s foreign policy must meet her development aspirations and objectives in a manner that impacts more directly on the lives of the citizenry
- Nigeria’s foreign policy must seek a synergy with domestic policy to ensure that the former benefits ordinary Nigerians. Indeed, the boundary between domestic policy and foreign policy has collapsed into national security for collective well-being of Nigerians
- In line with the Servant-Leadership philosophy of Mr. President, Nigerian Missions abroad must actively engage the Nigerian community and Nigerian Diaspora and render quality consular and other services as a matter of rights, duties and obligations
- Foreign policy making and implementation must be democratized to involve Nigerians from all walks of life, and not left for a small circle of experts and practitioners alone
- Every foreign policy endeavor must meet the litmus test of determining the extent to which it protects and advocates what is best for Nigeria and what will best benefit the Nigerian people
CHAPTER FOUR
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
The researcher used descriptive research survey design in building up this project work. The choice of this research design was considered appropriate because of its advantages of identifying attributes of a large population from a group of individuals. The design was suitable for the study as the study sought to the Nigerian state and the challenges of foreign citizens. Using Kano metropolis as a case study
METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
The researcher will employ oral and direct interview in administering this research questions. Responses from the respondents were needed unlike questionnaires, which is less rewarding due to late receipt and loss of responses from respondents. The method of data analysis that will be used by the researcher is the simple percentage. More so, percentage and degrees of the responses will also be used in the analysis. Here, the ratio of those whose responses were not in the affirmative will be found and conclusions will be drawn there upon. Representations of the level of responses will be made in tabular form. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software will be used to test the hypotheses.
CHAPTER FIVE
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