Major objectives of the foreign policy in West African country: (i) The promotion of unity and solidarity among African States, for example, sponsoring many resolutions which led to the collapse of apartheid in South Africa.
(ii) The termination of racial, colonial and neo-colonial influences in Africa, for example, providing financial and military aid to the Liberation Movements in Africa.
(iii) Encouraging economic co-operation and self-reliance among African states.
(iv) Settling inter-state disputes and conflicts in Africa, for example, settling disputes between Algeria and Morocco, Togo and Ghana, etc.
(v) Creation of Pan-African Defence Force in order to Africa self-reliant in military matters.
(vi) Establishing diplomatic and friendly relations with all OAU member states and organizations.
(vii) Provision of technical and manpower assistance to fellow African States
(viii) Promotion and protection of national interest.
(ix) Non-alignment to any power bloc.
(x) Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of other states.
(xi) Respect for international Laws and treaty obligations.