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Our 7th priority is to conduct an Afro-centric diplomacy that protects the rights of Nigerian citizens abroad and advances the economic interests of Nigerians and Nigerian businesses in a changing world.

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Source: Peter Obi outlined his proposed foreign policy priorities, emphasizing the protection of Nigerians overseas and the promotion of national economic interests.
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