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Nigeria is often called the heart of Africa with a population of almost 140 million people and as much as about every forth African is Nigerian. After a turbulent time Nigeria now is a democratic federal republic. 1999 president Olusegun Obasanjo was elected at Nigerias first democratic election and he was reelected 2003. The economic growth is increasing and Nigerias economical policy has got good judgements from IMF. The leadership has a new focus especially in the drive to improve the economy and grow the industrial base of the nation. Nigeria enjoys excellent relations with many countries of the world leading to good trading and other bilateral relationships. Being a member of many world organizations and playing noted roles in those organizations has shown Nigeria to be a country truly committed to the tenets of the comity of nations. Nigeria plays active roles in the United Nations and its agencies, the African Union, the Commonwealth and closer home, the ECOWAS. Nigeria also belongs to international organizations such as OPEC, International Labour Organisation, the IMF, the World Bank, Interpol, the Non-Aligned Movement and many others. In addition, the country maintains good relations with noted bodies like USAID, DFID, and other development organizations. As a key member of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), Nigeria has played major roles in peacekeeping processes in the sub-region. Nigeria´s contribution to the military peacekeeping body, The ECOWAS Monitoring Group. The administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo has expanded Nigeria´s foreign relations outlook, reaching out to many countries and organizations, formalizing relations with them for mutually beneficial economic and other activities.

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