What is your plan for Nigeria's foreign policy?
Under my government, every foreign engagement will clearly benefit Nigeria's security, economy, sovereignty and technological progress. I will prioritize trade agreements that support local industry and job creation, reject international commitments that undermine our economic or strategic interests, and negotiate partnerships that deliver technology transfer and capacity building. Nigeria comes first in every international decision we make.
Where this comes from
p. 32 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
4. FOREIGN POLICY Under an ADC government, we will:
1. Put Nigeria first in every international decision. All foreign engagements will clearly benefit Nigeria's security, economy, sovereignty, and technological progress. Details:
● Prioritize trade agreements that support local industry and job creation ● Reject international commitments that undermine Nigeria's economic or strategic interests ● Negotiate partnerships that deliver technology transfer and capacity building
2. Prioritize Nigeria's internal security by rebuilding ECOWAS. We will adopt a firehose approach to diplomacy and security, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across West Africa to address shared threats.
Details:
● Lead reforms within ECOWAS to strengthen collective security frameworks and rapid response mechanisms ● Establish continuous intelligence-sharing and joint operations among member states to combat terrorism, banditry, and transnational crime ● Align regional policies and resources to respond quickly to security threats across borders