The Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has announced a new strategic direction for the country’s diplomacy, aligning its “Renewed Hope Agenda” with a “4D Foreign Policy Framework” aimed at delivering tangible national development outcomes.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the Presidency said the shift marks a move away from traditional diplomacy toward a results-oriented approach that ties every foreign engagement to measurable benefits for Nigeria.
The announcement follows a recent meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and Mr. Waleed Al-Bahar, Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. According to the Presidency, the talks reflect Nigeria’s evolving foreign policy vision.
At the heart of this new approach is the 4D Foreign Policy Strategy, built on four pillars: Democracy, Development, Diaspora, and Demography. The Presidency described it as a redefinition of diplomacy into a practical tool for advancing the nation’s socio-economic growth.
One of the key proposals under this framework is the creation of the Nigeria–Kuwait Joint Commission for Cooperation, expected to be launched later this year. The commission will serve as a structured platform for dialogue, project monitoring, and long-term collaboration in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, education, agriculture, and energy.
“This new approach to diplomacy signals a major shift: every international handshake must yield a development outcome, and every foreign engagement must align with Nigeria’s strategic goals,” the Presidency stated.
Through the integration of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the 4D Strategy, Nigeria aims to forge lasting partnerships built on shared prosperity, resilience, and inclusive growth, positioning the nation as both a key player and a reliable partner on the global stage.
Credit: @NGRPresident via X.
Credit: @NGRPresident via X
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