Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has admitted that Nigeria’s foreign policy should be reviewed to protect its national interest in the face of changing global community.
The speaker stated while speaking at a conference in Abuja on Monday.
“Technology has changed the way we conduct business and has created the opportunity for millions across the world.
“It has also made us vulnerable because the technology platforms and tools that have become such important parts of our lives are themselves susceptible to the people who will seek to use them to hurt us.
“Terrorists, criminals and bad actors of all faces now have access to tools that would enable them to operate with ease while avoiding detective agencies.
“No country in the world can meet these challenges alone, we need a global response and we need each other.
“Our nation’s foreign policy should define our terms of engagement with the rest of the world so that we can each survive together.
“If we say the world is dynamic and we live in one global village, it is time for us to review our foreign policy,” he said.
Speaker further, he called for a critical look into Nigeria’s foreign policy, noting that the existing contradictions can work for and against the country.
“This is why the review is very important; foreign policy can shape economic, social and political issues and must be taken very seriously,” he added.
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