MID TERM REPORT OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMUDU BUHARI’S FOREIGN POLICY

Olowojolu Olakunle

Department of Political Science and International Relations,

Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria

Email: kunleolowojolu@yahoo.co.uk

ABSTRACT

The emergence of former military ruler, Major General Muhammudu Buahri (retd) as Nigeria’s elected president in May 2015 was well received by majority of Nigerians and the International community. Prior to Buhari’s rise to power, Nigeria had been confronted with myriads of domestic and international problems that needed prompt attention. This paper shall assess the performance of President Buhari in the area of conducting Nigeria’s external relations.