Alakar kasashen waje ta Najeriya

Tun lokacin da 'yancin kai, tare da Jaja Wachuku a matsayin Ministan Harkokin Waje na farko da Harkokin Commonwealth, daga baya aka kira Harkokin Harkokin Waje, Harkokin Harkokin Waje na Nijeriya ya kasance mai mayar da hankali ga Afirka a matsayin ikon yanki da kuma jingina ga wasu muhimman ka'idoji: haɗin kai da 'yancin kai na Afirka; yana yin amfani da tasirin hegemonic a cikin yankin: sasanta rikice-rikice cikin lumana; rashin daidaito da tsoma baki cikin al'amuran cikin gida na sauran al'ummomi; da hadin gwiwar tattalin arziki da ci gaban yankin. A wajen aiwatar da wadannan ka'idoji, Najeriya na shiga cikin kungiyar Tarayyar Afirka, Kungiyar Tattalin Arzikin Kasashen Yammacin Afirka (ECOWAS), Kungiyar Masu Ra'ayin Rigakafi, Kungiyar Kasashen Commonwealth, da Majalisar Dinkin Duniya .

Alakar kasashen waje ta Najeriya
Bayanai
Ƙasa Najeriya
Kasashen da Najeriya ke da huldar diflomasiya da su.

Najeriya da 'yantar da Afirka

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Bayan samun 'yencin kai a shekarar 1960, Najeriya ta yi gaggawar sadaukar da kanta wajen inganta rayuwar al'ummar kasar da kuma amfani da albarkatun da suka rage masu muhimmanci ga tattalin arzikin kasar da kuma makwabtanta. Ta hanyar lura da irin fa'ida da dacewa ga kasar, Najeriya ta zama daya daga cikin kasashen da suka kafa kungiyar hadin kan Afrika (OAU), wadda daga baya ta zama Tarayyar Afirka. Kungiyar hadin kan Afrika na duba zaman lafiyar kowace kasashen Afirka da kuma karfafa musu gwiwa da su gudanar da tarukan yanki na kungiyar. Najeriya ta goyi bayan jam'iyyar ANC ta Afirka ta Kudu ta hanyar daukar tsauraran matakai dangane da gwamnatin Afirka ta Kudu da ayyukan sojan da suke yi a kudancin Afirka. Najeriya da kungiyar hadin kan Afirka (OAU, yanzu kungiyar Tarayyar Afirka ), suna da tasiri sosai a kasashen Afirka ta Yamma da Afirka baki daya. Najeriya ta kuma kafa kokarin hadin gwiwa a yankin yammacin Afirka, wanda ke aiki a matsayin mai ba da misali ga ECOWAS da ECOMOG, kungiyoyin tattalin arziki da na soja, bi da bi.

Hakazalika, lokacin da yakin basasa ya barke a kasar Angola bayan kasar ta samu 'yancin kai daga kasar Portugal a shekarar 1975, Najeriya ta zaburar da tasirinta na diflomasiyya a nahiyar Afirka domin nuna goyon baya ga Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). Wannan tallafin ya taimaka wajen daidaita daidaiton su, wanda ya sa OAU ta amince da MPLA a kan Ƙungiyar Ƙasa ta Ƙasa don Gabatar da 'Yancin Angola.

Najeriya ta ba da goyon bayan diflomasiyya ga wata kungiyar Sam Nujoma ta Afirka ta Kudu maso Yamma a Namibiya, don dakatar da mulkin wariyar launin fata da Afirka ta Kudu ta kafa a can. A shekarar 1977, sabon mulkin soja na Janar Olusegun Obasanjo ya ba da gudummawar dalar Amurka miliyan 20 ga yunkurin Zimbabwe na yaki da gwamnatin wariyar launin fata ta Rhodesia . Najeriya ta kuma aike da kayan aikin soji zuwa kasar Mozambique domin taimakawa sabuwar kasar da ta samu 'yancin kai wajen murkushe 'yan tawayen kasar Mozambique da ke samun goyon bayan Afirka ta Kudu. Najeriya ta kuma ba da horon soji a sashin soja na farko na kanikanci a Kaduna da sauran tallafi na kayan aiki ga Joshua Nkomo da dakarun sa-kai na Robert Mugabe a lokacin yakin Zimbabwe a 1979 kan mulkin farar fata marasa rinjaye na Firayim Minista Ian Douglas Smith a 1979, wanda ya samu goyon bayan wariyar launin fata - gwamnatin Afirka ta Kudu.

Sakamakon rashin tafiyar da tattalin arzikinta da fasahar kere-kere, Najeriya ta sanar da cewa za ta kaddamar da shirin nukiliyar na "mara iyaka" na kanta amma abin ya ci tura. Bayan samun ‘yancin kai a shekarar 1960, Najeriya ta nuna matukar muhimmancinta wajen inganta tattalin arzikin al’umma, ta kuma fara mayar da wasu kamfanoni na kasa da kasa da ke kasuwanci tare da karya takunkumin tattalin arziki da kasuwanci na mulkin wariyar launin fata na Afirka ta Kudu, ayyukan gida na bankin Barclays. An mayar da kasar ne bayan bankin ya yi watsi da zanga-zangar da al'ummar Najeriya suka yi.

Haka kuma Najeriya ta mayar da kamfanin man fetur na kasar Britaniya (BP) kasa domin isar da mai ga kasar Afrika ta kudu. A shekarar 1982, gwamnatin Alhaji Shehu Shagari ta bukaci Fafaroma John Paul na biyu da ya kawo ziyarar aiki ga shugabannin kungiyoyin asiri na kudancin Afirka Oliver Tambo na ANC da Sam Nujoma na SWAPO. A watan Disambar 1983, sabon mulkin Manjo Janar Muhammadu Buhari ya sanar da cewa Najeriya ba za ta iya sake samun mulkin wariyar launin fata a Afirka ba. duk da haka, Najeriya ce kasa ta farko a bakar fata a doron kasa saboda yawan al'ummarta, Najeriya na da matukar fa'ida kuma nan ba da jimawa ba za ta zama mai karfin fada a ji a fagen duniya.

Najeriya da yammacin Afrika

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A ci gaba da cimma burin hadin gwiwa da ci gaban tattalin arzikin yankin, Najeriya ta taimaka wajen samar da kungiyar ECOWAS, mai neman daidaita harkokin kasuwanci da zuba jari ga kasashe mambobinta 16 na Afirka ta Yamma, a karshe ta cimma cikakkiyar kungiyar kwastam, da kuma kafa kudi guda. Najeriya ta kuma yi gaba wajen bayyana ra'ayoyin kasashe masu tasowa kan bukatar gyara tsarin tattalin arzikin kasa da kasa.

Najeriya ta taka muhimmiyar rawa a kokarin ECOWAS na kawo karshen yakin basasa a Laberiya kuma ta ba da gudummawar mafi yawan dakarun wanzar da zaman lafiya da kungiyar ta ECOWAS ta tura can a shekarar 1990. Har ila yau Najeriya ta ba da mafi yawan sojojin ga dakarun ECOMOG a Saliyo .

Najeriya gaba daya tana da kyakkyawar alaka da makwabtanta. Najeriya ta taka rawar gani sosai a yammacin Afirka, tare da babban karfin soja [1], Najeriya ta dawwama a burinta na inganta zaman lafiya da kwanciyar hankali a yankin da ya fi wadata a Afirka sama da shekaru talatin.

Najeriya da Ƙungiyoyin Duniya

gyara sashe

Najeriya memba ce a Ƙungiyoyi kamar haka:

Gwamnatin Babangida ta shiga kungiyar kasashen musulmi ta OIC, yanzu kungiyar hadin kan kasashen musulmi, duk da cewa shugaba Obasanjo ya nuna cewa watakila ya sake duba kasancewar Najeriya mamba, ana kuma yin tsokaci ga Najeriya don kara kulla alaka tsakanin kasashen biyu.

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
{{country data Algeria}} 2 September 1968 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 September 1968
  • Algeria has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Algiers.
  Angola See Angola–Nigeria relations

Angolan-Nigerian relations are primarily based on their roles as oil exporting nations. Both are members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the African Union and other multilateral organizations.

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, sent a message to his Angolan counterpart, José Eduardo dos Santos, in which he manifested his interest in keeping and strengthening the excellent relations that exist between both countries, aiming at generating better benefits for the two peoples.

  • Angola has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Luanda.
  Benin 12 September 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 September 1961 when has been appointed Charge d'Affaires of Dahomey to Nigeria Mr. Obed Pessou.
  • Benin has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Cotonou.
  Burkina Faso 19 February 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 February 1970 when Ambassador of Upper Volta to Nigeria (resident in Accra) Mr. Victor Kabore, presented his credentials.
  • Burkina Faso has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Ouagadougou.
  Burundi 6 November 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 November 1970 when M. Jimm Etuk , first Ambassador of Nigeria to Burundi, presented his letters of credentials to colonel Michel Micombero, Head of State.
  Kameru See Cameroon-Nigeria relations

A long-standing border dispute with Cameroon over the potentially oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula was resolved by a 2002 decision by the International Court of Justice which granted Cameroon ownership of the region and the 2006 signing of the Greentree Agreement which led to the withdrawal of Nigerian troops from Bakassi in 2008 and complete administrative control being taken over by Cameroon in August 2013. Nigeria released about 150 Cameroonian prisoners of war in late 1998.

  • Cameroon has a high commission in Abuja and a consulate-general in Calabar.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Yaoundé, a consulate-general in Douala and a consulate in Buea.
  Cadi See Chad–Nigeria relations

Nigeria's 1983 economic austerity campaign produced strains with neighbouring states, including Chad. Nigeria expelled several hundred thousand foreign workers, mostly from its oil industry, which faced drastic cuts as a result of declining world oil prices. At least 30,000 of those expelled were Chadians. Despite these strains, however, Nigerians had assisted in the halting process of achieving stability in Chad, and both nations reaffirmed their intention to maintain close ties.

  • Chad has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate in Maiduguri.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in N'Djamena.
  Jamhuriyar Afirka ta Tsakiya 6 October 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 October 1970.
  • Central African Republic has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Bangui.
  Komoros 5 November 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 November 1982.
  Jamhuriyar dimokuradiyya Kwango
  • DR Congo has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Kinshasa.
Samfuri:Country data Côte d'Ivoire 26 July 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 July 1961.
  • Côte d'Ivoire has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Abidjan.
  Egypt
  • Egypt has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Cairo.
  Gini Ikwatoriya 25 January 1969 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 January 1969
  • Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Abuja and consulates in Calabar and Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Malabo and a consulate in Bata.
  Habasha Samfuri:Main
  • Ethiopia has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Addis Ababa.
  Gabon 18 January 1973 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 January 1973
  • Gabon has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Libreville.
  Gambia
  • Gambia has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Banjul.
  Ghana 1 October 1960 See Ghana–Nigeria relations

Ghana set up a commission in 1959 when Nigeria was still a dependent territory. This was elevated to High Commission status on the attainment of Nigeria's independence on 1 October 1960

Ghana Nigerian relations have been both bitter and sweet. In 1969 numerous Nigerians were deported from Ghana. Relations in the 1970s were good. Ghana-Nigeria relations began on a sour note in the early period of PNDC rule. Tension rose immediately after the PNDC deposed Limann in 1981. In protest, Nigeria refused to continue much-needed oil supplies to Ghana. At the time, Ghana owed Nigeria about US$150 million for crude oil supplies and depended on Nigeria for about 90 percent of its petroleum needs. Nigeria's expulsion of more than 1 million Ghanaian immigrants in early 1983, when Ghana was facing severe drought and economic problems, and of another 300,000 in early 1985 on short notice, further strained relations between the two countries.

In April 1988, a joint commission for cooperation was established between Ghana and Nigeria. A bloodless coup in August 1985 had brought Major General Ibrahim Babangida to power in Nigeria, and Rawlings took advantage of the change of administration to pay an official visit. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues focusing on peace and prosperity within West Africa, bilateral trade, and the transition to democracy in both countries. In early January 1989, Babangida reciprocated with an official visit to Ghana, which the PNDC hailed as a watershed in Ghana-Nigeria relations.[1]

Subsequent setbacks that Babangida initiated in the democratic transition process in Nigeria clearly disappointed Accra. Nonetheless, the political crisis that followed Babangida's annulment of the results of the June 1993 Nigerian presidential election and Babangida's resignation from the army and presidency two months later did not significantly alter the existing close relations between Ghana and Nigeria, two of the most important members of ECOWAS and the Commonwealth of Nations. After the takeover in November 1993 by General Sani Abacha as the new Nigerian head of state, Ghana and Nigeria continued to consult on economic, political, and security issues affecting the two countries and West Africa as a whole. Between early August 1994 when Rawlings became ECOWAS chairman and the end of the following October, the Ghanaian president visited Nigeria three times to discuss the peace process in Liberia and measures to restore democracy in that country.[1]

Nigeria and Ghana today have a close relationship, and they collaborate on various issues. Ghana and Nigeria are both republics in the Commonwealth of Nations.

  • Ghana has a high commission in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Accra.
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  Gine
  • Guinea has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Conakry.
  Kenya See Kenya–Nigeria relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Nairobi.
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  Laberiya 1 October 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1960 when the Nigerian Government has agreed to Liberia's raising the status its consulate general in Lagos to that of an Embassy on the same date.
  • Liberia has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Monrovia.
  Libya

Nigeria recalled its ambassador, Isa Aliyu Mohammed, to Libya on 18 March 2010. The recall was in responses to a suggestion by Libyan leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, that Nigeria should separate into a Muslim northern state and a Christian southern state. Gaddaffi had made the suggestion in light of recent violence between the rival religions in Nigeria which had resulted in hundreds of deaths.[2] In addition Gaddaffi had praised the Partition of India, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, as the kind of model that Nigeria should follow.[2]

The Nigerian foreign ministry stated that it was recalling Mohammed for "urgent negotiations" due to the "irresponsible utterances of Colonel Gaddafi".[2] The Nigerian National Assembly has requested that the government ask the United Nations to prohibit Gaddaffi from calling for the division of Nigeria.[3] The National Assembly also passed a motion urging the government to order an African Union investigation into whether Libya was attempting to destabilise the country through "infiltrators".

  • Libya has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Tripoli.
  Madagaskar 24 June 1971 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 June 1971
  • Madagascar is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Nigeria is accredited to Madagascar from its high commission in Maputo, Mozambique.
  Malawi 29 November 1969 See Malawi–Nigeria relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 November 1969.

  • Malawi is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Lilongwe.
  Mali 1 August 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 August 1962
  • Mali has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Bamako.
  Moris 16 June 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 June 1976
  Moroko
  • Morocco has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Rabat.
  Mozambik 25 June 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1975.
  • Mozambique is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Maputo.
  Namibiya 28 March 1990 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 March 1990.
  • Namibia has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Windhoek.
  Nijar 8 June 1961 See Niger–Nigeria relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 June 1961 when M. Elhad Camatte Hammodon Maiga, ambassador of Niger to Nigeria presented his letters of credentials to the Governor General Azikiwe

Nigeria maintains close relations with the Republic of Niger, in part because both nations share a large Hausa minority on each side of their 1500 km border. Hausa language and cultural ties are strong, but there is little interest in a pan-Hausa state. The two nations formed the Nigeria-Niger Joint Commission for Cooperation (NNJC), established in March, 1971 with its Permanent Secretariat in Niamey, Niger.

  • Niger has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Kano.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Niamey.
  Ruwanda 10 June 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 June 1972 when appointed first Ambassador of Nigeria to Rwanda (resident in Kampala) Mr. Mbom Etuk.
  Sao Tome da Prinsipe 30 December 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 December 1975
  • Nigeria has an embassy in São Tomé.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe has an embassy in Abuja.
  Senegal
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Dakar.
  • Senegal has an embassy in Abuja.
  Saliyo 27 April 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 April 1961 when was appointed first Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone Mr A.B. Oyediran
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Freetown.
  • Sierra Leone has a high commission in Abuja.
  South Africa 21 February 1994 See Nigeria–South Africa relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 February 1994

  • Nigeria has a high commission in Pretoria and a consulate-general in Johannesburg.
  • South Africa has a high commission in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  Sudan 1 October 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1960 when Nigeria have established an Embassy in Khartoum.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Khartoum.
  • Sudan has an embassy in Abuja.
  Tanzaniya
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Dar-es-Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Abuja.
  Togo
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Lomé.
  • Togo has an embassy in Abuja.
  Tunisiya 15 January 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 January 1970
  Zimbabwe
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Harare.
  • Zimbabwe has an embassy in Abuja.
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
  Argentina 15 August 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 August 1961
  • Argentina has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Buenos Aires.
  Barbados 24 April 1970 See Barbados–Nigeria relations
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 April 1970
  • Nigeria is accredited to Barbados from its high commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Currently the Barbadian Government does not have foreign accreditation for Nigeria, however the Nigerian Government has said that it was highly desirous of Barbados establishing an embassy directly to Nigeria.

In 2006 the Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel of the Nigerian state of Ogun announced that Barbadians would be given free land if they wished to move to Nigeria. Nigeria has pushed for more investment from Barbadian companies and investors and then in 2008 for the establishment of direct flights between both nations.

  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  Belize 19 April 1982
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 April 1982.
  • Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.
  Brazil 16 August 1961 See Brazil–Nigeria relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 August 1961

Bilateral relations between Nigeria and Brazil focus primarily upon trade and culture, the largest country in Latin America by size, and the largest country in Africa by population are remotely bordered across from one another by the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil and Nigeria for centuries, have enjoyed a warmly friendly, and strong relationship on the bases of culture (seeing as many Afro-Brazilians trace their ancestry to Nigeria,) and commercial trade.

  • Brazil has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Brasília.
  Kanada 1 October 1960
  Chile 5 October 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 October 1961
  • Chile is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Nigeria is accredited to Chile from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  Kolombiya 1 January 1979 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1979
  • Colombia is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Accra, Ghana.
  • Nigeria is accredited to Colombia from its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.
  Costa Rica 26 June 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 June 1975
  Cuba 1 July 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 July 1974
  • Cuba has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Havana.
  Dominican Republic 23 July 2001 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 July 2001
  Ecuador 10 December 1979 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 December 1979
  • Ecuador does not have an accreditation to Nigeria.
  • Nigeria is accredited to Ecuador from its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.
  Guyana 27 June 1970
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 June 1970
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  Haiti 28 January 1978 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 January 1978.
  Honduras 25 September 2013 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 2013.
  Jamaika 29 April 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 April 1970
  • Jamaica has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Kingston.
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  Mexico 14 April 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 April 1976

See Mexico–Nigeria relations

  • Mexico has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Mexico City.
  Panama 12 February 2001 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 February 2001
  Peru 7 July 1971 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 July 1971
  Trinidad and Tobago 6 October 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 October 1970 when was accredited first High Commissioner of Nigeria ti Trinidad and Tobago Mr. Edwin Ogbu
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Port of Spain.
  • Trinidad and Tobago has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  United States 1 October 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1960

See Nigeria–United States relations

After the June 12, 1993, Nigerian presidential election was annulled, and in light of human rights abuses and the failure to embark on a meaningful democratic transition, the United States imposed numerous sanctions on Nigeria. These sanctions included the imposition of Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to refuse entry into the United States of senior government officials and others who formulated, implemented, or benefited from policies impeding Nigeria's transition to democracy; suspension of all military assistance; and a ban on the sale and repair of military goods and refinery services to Nigeria. The U.S. Ambassador was recalled for consultations for four months after the execution of the Ogoni Nine on November 10, 1995.

After a period of increasingly strained relations, the death of General Abacha in June 1998 and his replacement by General Abubakar opened a new phase of improved bilateral relations. As the transition to democracy progressed, the removal of visa restrictions, increased high-level visits of U.S. officials, discussions of future assistance, and the granting of a Vital National Interest Certification on counter-narcotics, effective in March 1999, paved the way for re-establishment of closer ties between the United States and Nigeria, as a key partner in the region and the continent. Since the inauguration of the democratically elected Obasanjo government, the bilateral relationship has continued to improve, and cooperation on many important foreign policy goals, such as regional peacekeeping, has been good.

The government has lent strong diplomatic support to the U.S. Government counter-terrorism efforts in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The Government of Nigeria, in its official statements, has both condemned the terrorist attacks as well as supported military action against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Nigeria also has played a leading role in forging an anti-terrorism consensus among states in Sub-Saharan Africa.

As a member of the International Criminal Court Nigeria signed a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US military (as covered under Article 98). A comprehensive passage is updated.

  • Nigeria has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates-general in Atlanta and New York City.
  • United States has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Both countries were former colonies of Great Britain
  Uruguay 20 February 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 February 1965
  • Nigeria is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Nigeria from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
  Venezuela 16 March 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 March 1965
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Caracas.
  • Venezuela has an embassy in Abuja.
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
  Armeniya 4 February 1993

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 February 1993

  • Armenia does not have an accreditation to Nigeria.
  • Nigeria is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.
  Azerbaijan 11 March 1992 See Azerbaijan–Nigeria relations
  • Nigeria recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on March 11, 1992. Diplomatic relations were established between the two countries at that date
  • Nigeria is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.
  Bangladesh 3 January 1976 See Bangladesh–Nigeria relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 January 1976.

Both nations are members of the Commonwealth, the OIC and the Developing 8 Countries, and are identified as Next Eleven economies.

  • Bangladesh has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Dhaka.
  China 10 February 1971 See China–Nigeria relations

Nigeria and the People's Republic of China established formal diplomatic relations on February 10, 1971. Relations between the two nations grew closer as a result of the international isolation and Western condemnation of Nigeria's military regimes (1970s-1998). Nigeria has since become an important source of oil and petroleum for China's rapidly growing economy and Nigeria is looking to China for help in achieving high economic growth; China has provided extensive economic, military and political support. In 2004 and again in 2006, Chinese President Hu Jintao made state visits to Nigeria and addressed a joint session of the National Assembly of Nigeria. Both nations signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing a strategic partnership. China has supported Nigeria's bid for a seat in the U.N. Security Council. In July 2019, UN ambassadors of 37 countries, including Nigeria, have signed a joint letter to the UNHRC defending China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang region.

  • China has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Beijing and consulates-general in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
  India See India–Nigeria relations

The bilateral relations between the Republic of India and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have considerably expanded in recent years with both nations building strategic and commercial ties. Nigeria supplies 20% of India's crude oil needs and is India's largest trading partner in Africa.

  • India has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in New Delhi.
  Indonesiya 5 March 1965 See Indonesia–Nigeria relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 March 1965

  • Indonesia has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Jakarta.
  Iran 5 May 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1972
  • Iran has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Tehran.
  Iraq 6 September 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 September 1961 when Iraq opened its Embassy in Lagos.
  Isra'ila 1 October 1960 See Israel–Nigeria relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations with Nigerian independence, Israel's consulate-general became an embassy on 1 October 1960. Between 1973 and 1992, diplomatic relations were severed. Since September 1992, bilateral relations are better.

  • Israel has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Tel Aviv.
  Japan See Japan-Nigeria relations
  • Japan has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Tokyo.
  Jordan 30 September 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 September 1961
  Lebanon 8 January 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1961, when Lebanese Consulate in Lagos was raised to Embassy level
  • Lebanon has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Beirut.
  Koriya ta Arewa 1976 See Nigeria–North Korea relations
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Pyongyang
  • North Korea has an embassy in Abuja
  Malaysia See Malaysia–Nigeria relations
  • Malaysia has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.
  Maldives 1 March 1989 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 March 1989
  Oman 8 January 1981 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1981
  Pakistan See Nigeria–Pakistan relations
 
Defence attachés from Pakistan and Russia visit the communications tent at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Abuja, Nigeria, on July 21, 2008, during Africa Endeavour 2008.

The two states have maintained a close relationship, a relationship which is described by the Nigerian Defence Minister as "friendly" and like a "family tie"

  • Nigeria has a high commission in Islamabad.
  • Pakistan has a high commission in Abuja.
  Filipin 1 August 1962 See Nigeria–Philippines relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 August 1962

  • Nigeria has an embassy in Manila.
  • Philippines has an embassy in Abuja.
  Qatar
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Doha.
  • Qatar has an embassy in Abuja.
  Saudi Arabia
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate-general in Jeddah.
  • Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Abuja.
  Koriya ta Kudu 22 January 1980

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 January 1980

Visits from the Republic of Korea to Nigeria: 1982 August President Chun Doo-hwan 1994 May Special Envoy of the President Roh Young-chan 1999 May Special Envoy of the President Choi Kwang-soo 2002 September Minister of Construction and Transportation Lim In-taek as a Special Envoy of the President 2006 March President Roh Moo-hyun 2007 May Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Ho-young 2007 July Minister of Construction and Transportation Lee Yong-seob 2007 December 2 Vice Minister of Commerce Industry and Energy 2009 May CEO of Korea National Oil Cooperation 2010 September Former Prime Minister 2011 May Special Envoy of the President.

  • Nigeria has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Abuja.
  Syria 30 September 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 September 1965
  Turkiyya 16 February 1961 See Nigeria–Turkey relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 February 1961 when Turkey Consulate General was upgraded to Embassy level with Mr. Özer Fuat Tevs as Charge d'Affaires.

  United Arab Emirates 20 January 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 January 1982
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Abuja.
  Vietnam 25 May 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 May 1976
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Hanoi.
  • Vietnam has an embassy in Abuja.
  Yemen 12 May 1979 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 May 1979
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
  Albaniya 22 May 1973 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 May 1973.
  Austriya 21 December 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 December 1962 when first Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria took up his post and Austria opened its Embassy in Lagos.
  • Austria has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Vienna.
  Beljik 4 February 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 February 1961
  • Belgium has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Brussels.
  Czech Republic
  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Prague.
  Denmark 15 February 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 February 1962 when was accredited first Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria Mr. Karl Borge Raavad
  Finland 18 January 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 January 1963
  Faransa 1 October 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1960(Nigeria broken diplomatic relations with France 5 January 1961 - 26 October 1965)
  • France has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Paris.
  Jamus 1 October 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1960

See Germany-Nigeria relations

  • Germany has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  Greek See Greece-Nigeria relations

Greece established a diplomatic mission in Nigeria in 1970. Trade between the two countries is imbalanced, with imports from Greece to Nigeria exceeding exports. Greek-owned tankers have an important role in shipping Nigerian oil and natural gas, its main exports. Recently a Greek tanker was involved a dispute over crude oil smuggling. There is a small Greek business community in Lagos.

  • Greece has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Athens.
  Ireland
  • Ireland has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Dublin.
  Italiya
  • Italy has an embassy in Nigeria and a consulate in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Rome.
  Hungariya
  • Hungary has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Budapest.
  Luksamburg 29 December 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 December 1975
  Kingdom of the Netherlands (en)  
  • Netherlands has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in The Hague.
  Norway 1 October 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1960
  Poland 30 May 1962 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 May 1962

See Nigeria–Poland relations

  • Nigeria has an embassy in Warsaw.
  • Poland has an embassy in Abuja.
  Portugal 10 July 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 July 1975
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Lisbon.
  • Portugal has an embassy in Abuja.
  Rasha See Nigeria–Russia relations
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Moscow.
  • Russia has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
  Ispaniya 10 February 1961 See Nigeria–Spain relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 February 1961

  • Nigeria has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Abuja.
  Sweden 3 October 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 October 1961
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Stockholm.
  • Sweden has an embassy in Abuja.
  Ukraniya 10 December 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 December 1992
  United Kingdom 1 October 1960

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1960 when was accredited first High Commissioner of United Kingdom to Nigeria Mr. Anthony Henry Head

Nigeria, formerly a colony, gained independence from Britain in 1960. Since independence, Nigeria has maintained favourable relations with the UK.

  • Nigeria has a high commission in London.
  • United Kingdom has a high commission in Abuja and a deputy high commission in Lagos and liaison offices in Kaduna and Port Harcourt.
Ƙasa An Fara Dangantaka ta Gaskiya Bayanan kula
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  • Ostiraliya tana da babban kwamiti a Abuja.
  • Najeriya tana da babban kwamiti a Canberra .
  • Dukkan kasashen biyu cikakkun membobi ne a kungiyar Commonwealth .
  New Zealand</img>  New Zealand Afrilu 16, 1982 Kasashen biyu sun kulla huldar diflomasiyya a ranar 16 ga Afrilu 1982 lokacin da Babban Kwamishinan Najeriya na farko a Canberra, Mista Edward Sanu ya mika takardar shaidarsa ga Janar Janar na New Zealand
  • Kasar New Zealand ta samu karbuwa ga Najeriya daga ofishin jakadancinta da ke Addis Ababa na kasar Habasha.
  • Najeriya ta samu karbuwa ga kasar New Zealand daga babban hukumar da ke Canberra, Australia.
  • Dukkan kasashen biyu cikakkun membobi ne a kungiyar Commonwealth .

Rikicin kasa da kasa

gyara sashe

An kammala keɓe iyakokin kasa da kasa a kusa da tafkin Chadi, wanda rashin abin da ya haifar da al'amuran kan iyaka a baya, ana jiran amincewa da Kamaru, Chadi, Nijar, da Najeriya; Rikicin da ake yi da Kamaru kan iyakokin kasa da na ruwa da ke kewayen yankin Bakasi a halin yanzu yana gaban kotun kasa da kasa ; Rikicin kan iyakar teku da Equatorial Guinea saboda takaddamar hukunce-hukuncen yankunan da ke da arzikin mai a mashigin tekun Guinea .

Najeriya da ƙungiyar Commonwealth

gyara sashe

Tarayyar Najeriya ta samu 'yancin kai daga kasar Ingila a shekarar 1960 tare da Sarauniya Elizabeth ta biyu a matsayin Sarauniyar Najeriya . Najeriya ta zama jamhuriya a cikin kasashen Commonwealth a shekarar 1963, lokacin da Gwamna-Janar na Najeriya Nnamdi Azikiwe ya zama shugaban Najeriya na farko .

An dakatar da Najeriya daga kungiyar Commonwealth daga 1995 zuwa 1999, lokacin da aka maido da cikakken mambanta.

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