RESOLVING REGIONAL CONFLICTS AND PUBLIC OPINION: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE IN LIBERIAN CRISIS (Published)
Nigeria played an important role which led to the resolution of the Liberian crisis between 1990 and 1997. But between 1990 and 1993 towards the end of General Ibrahim Babangida’s regime (1985-1993), Nigeria’s role in the Liberian peace process became a major issue which preoccupied Nigeria’s external relations within the West African Sub-region. This paper examines in how public opinion influences government attitude and posture towards the Liberian situation.
Keywords: Conflicts, Liberia, Nigeria, Public Opinion
