In this lesson, we take a historical journey through Nigeria’s foreign policy under successive governments from the mid-1970s to the return to democracy in 1999. We'll explore the foreign policy direction, priorities, achievements and controversies of:

1. Murtala Mohammed / Olusegun Obasanjo Era (1975–1979)
2. Shehu Shagari Era (1979–1983)
3. Buhari / Idiagbon Era (1983–1985)
4. Ibrahim Babangida Era (1985–1993)
5. Shonekan / Abacha Era (1993–1998)
. Abdulsalami Abubakar Era (1998–1999)