POLITICAL EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR STRONG DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE EXTERNAL WORLD

This article examines the role of political education in fostering sustainable democracy in Nigeria and its significant impact on diplomatic relations with the external world. The link between political education and democracy is a matter of great concern for researchers because of the growing need for the realization of sustainable democracy in developing nations. The role that political education could play in the development of citizens in different democratic societies cannot be over emphasised, because education influences people's understanding of democracy and thus contributes greatly to the stability of democratic regimes and diplomatic relations. This paper argues that political education can deepen and strengthen knowledge and awareness on democracy among citizens in Nigeria. The paper further argues that political education is a foundational instrument for cultivating civic awareness, reducing anti-democratic behaviour, and enhancing Nigeria’s credibility in global affairs. The research adopts a qualitative approach and relied on secondary source of information from scholarly literature and policy documents. Policy recommendations are offered to integrate political education more deeply into Nigeria’s formal and informal educational structures.