Nigeria-Cuba Relations, 1974 – 2020

Abstract

The history of mankind has been marked by interactions at both individual and nation-state levels. This phenomenal interaction has necessitated foreign relations between nations which arise as a result of the fact that no nation no matter how well endowed can exist in isolation of others. Therefore, the importance attached to relations between nations in the international system has given rise to interest in International Relations in the academia. Hence, interest in diplomatic ties involving independent sovereigns and international
organizations has led to a growing number of literatures especially at the turn of the twentieth century. It is a truism that nations interact with one another to achieve some benefits as well as assist in areas of deficiency. The foregoing bears fangs on the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and Cuba since 1974. To this end, this paper attempts an appraisal of Nigeria- Cuba relations from 1974 to 2020 in the area of their benefits and prospects of this relationship. Using a multidisciplinary approach of analysis, the paper argues and demonstrates that Nigeria-Cuba relations have not been of much
benefit to both countries and suggested possible areas of mutual benefits.