NIGERIA-ISRAEL RELATIONS IN THE FIRST REPUBLIC

Student: Ndifreke Edem Enoch
Supervisor: Prof Otoabasi Edet Akpan
HOD: Dr C. A. Ikechukwu
Department of History and International Studies
ARTS
Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

The issue of foreign policy is a global phenomenon. It is evident in all nations in the world. In effect, every country has foreign policy in order to live and survive as an independent state in complex, sometimes dangerous world we live nowadays. The foreign policy of any nation is aimed at improving the socio-economic welfare of their citizens. This essay is aimed at highlighting the Nigeria-Israeli relations in the first republic. It will also attempts at highlighting the impact and benefits of Nigeria-Israeli relations from 1960-1966. The relationship between Nigeria and Israel comprises of many elements such as diplomatic,trade, educational, social, cultural and just to mention but a few. Both countries (Nigeria and Israel) are engendered, by their multi-ethnic linguistic and traditional institutions. These contribute to the complex nature of Nigeria-Israel political and social structure. It shows how peaceful and complementary relationship that existed between the two countries in 1960-1966.

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