Abstract This work examines Nigeria's foreign policy in Africa Tin the context of her afro-centric posture. Afro-centrism has remained an integral part of the country 's foreign policy since her independence in 1960. Reasons for the afro-centric nature of the country's foreign policy are advanced in the paper. Essentially, afro-centrism is consistent with the country's leadership role on the continent. This posture has given Nigeria worldwide visibility and recognition as the dominant power ...