Nigeria’s federal government says it is recalibrating its foreign policy to strengthen national defence and improve domestic security.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, announced the shift during a book launch in Abuja, describing it as a strategic realignment of diplomatic priorities.
The new approach is designed to ensure that Nigeria’s external engagements deliver more direct benefits to citizens, particularly in areas linked to security and stability.
Officials say the updated doctrine is rooted in President Bola Tinubu’s four-dimensional foreign policy framework, which combines economic development, democratic governance, diaspora engagement, and demographic priorities.
Under the revised strategy, greater diplomatic attention will be placed on neighbouring countries, with the aim of curbing the spread of instability across borders.
The government warned that unrest in the wider Sahel region could pose direct risks to national security if not contained.
Authorities say future foreign policy actions will therefore prioritise border security and regional stability alongside traditional diplomatic objectives.
Officials added that sustainable continental leadership depends on strong internal peace and resilience at home before expanding influence abroad.