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DOI: 10.18276/ap.2025.60-03
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Nigeria’s contribution to the development of international organisation in Africa: A study of African Union
| Authors: |
Fatima Ahmed
Isa
Department of Political Science, Al-Qalam University, Katsina. Katsina State Abdulrasheed Abdulyakeen 
Al-Qalam University, Katsina. Katsina Stat |
| Keywords: | African Union Development International Organizations Nigeria & Structural Functionalism |
| Whole issue publication date: | 2025 |
| Page range: | 24 (41-64) |
Abstract
This study examines Nigeria’s contribution to the development of international organizations in Africa, with a specific focus on the African Union (AU). Utilizing structural functionalism theory, this research highlights how Nigeria has played a pivotal role in the establishment, sustenance, and evolution of the AU. Through its diplomatic initiatives, financial support, and strategic leadership, Nigeria has significantly influenced the organizational structure and functional capabilities of the AU. The study adopts a secondary method of data collection, drawing from a wide range of scholarly articles, historical records, official documents, and reports to provide a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s impact on the AU. The findings reveal Nigeria’s commitment to regional integration and its efforts to promote peace, security, and socio-economic development across the African continent. The study underscores the importance of Nigeria’s contributions to shaping the operational dynamics and policy frameworks of the African Union.
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