Nigeria and the Liberation of Namibia, 1960–1990: A Study in Nigeria’s Africa’s Policy

Abstract

The paper examines Nigeria’s role in the liberation of Namibia from colonial and racial domination. The analysis commences in 1960 focusing on Nigeria’s African policy in relation to political developments in South West Africa (now Namibia). The paper explores Nigeria’s diplomatic initiatives in multilateral organizations such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU) now African Union (AU), United Nations Organization (UNO), the Commonwealth in the fight against racism in Namibia. The paper adopts a historical and analytical research method. It utilizes primary and secondary sources of information. The study is organized thematically and chronologically. From what has been done so far in this research, the paper argues that Namibia’s independence in 1990 was a factor of Nigeria’s diplomatic move in the international community and in international conferences held in Africa, Europe and South America in respect of Africa’s liberation. The study recommends that Nigeria and Namibia should explore areas of common interest to enhance political interactions and promote economic relations.