THE ROLE OF CULTURAL DIPLOMACY IN PROMOTING NIGERIA’S NATIONAL IMAGE IN THE COMMONWEALTH

ABSTRACT

This chapter as stated above, will concerns with summary of the findings of the entire research and make conclusions based on the findings. This research work examined impact of Goodluck Jonathan administration and the development of cultural diplomacy in Nigeria. It interrogated the role of cultural diplomacy in the promotion of Nigeria’s national image in the commonwealth under Goodluck Jonathan administration. To achieve the basic objective of this study, the study was divided into five functionally related chapters. To start with, in chapter one a broad introduction to the study with references to background to the contends that cultural diplomacy is at the crossroads in Nigeria and the role of Goodluck Jonathan administration in promoting cultural diplomacy in Nigeria. 1 Following that, the purpose of the study was started, viz to dispel the growing negative perception that Goodluck Jonathan administration which is center on the transformation agenda did not promote cultural diplomacy and bring about democratic dividend on Nigerian. The methodology of study was clearly stated to include archival materials and written materials. The scope of study was noted to be between 2011 to 2015, after which relevant literature relating to the work were thoroughly reviewed.