Investigation on International Sanctions and its Consequences on Nigerias Foreign Policy (1993-1997)

Chiroma Isa Mamman

Abstract: The paper examined international sanctions and its consequences on Nigerias foreign policy from 1993-1997. Its highlighted on the asymmetrical relationship that existed between Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, common wealth of Nations for the government unending intention to handover to the democratic rule. The annulment of the June 12, 1993 election frustrated the democratic trend and the execution of the Ken Saro Wiwa and eight Agoni activists were the major factors that stimulated sanctions. The sanctions affected the military, economic and diplomatic respect of Nigeria at the international arena. The paper recommended that relationship between Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom and other Western powers are enormous and should avoid the situations that may invite sanctions in the future.

Keywords: INTERNATIONAL SANCTION