Foreign relations of Nigeria Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations.There are many Nigerian organizations outside the country. Prominent among them is the Houston, Texas United States-based Nigerian Union Diaspora (NUD), which is the umbrella Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) for the economic and political empowerment of the people of Nigerian descent outside Nigeria. Upon gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria quickly committed itself to improving the lives of the people of the country and harnessing the resources that remain vital to the economy of the country and her neighbours. By observing at what benefits and appropriate for the country, Nigeria became one of the founding members
President of Nigeria the general election. The President has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of Head of State and Head of the national executive. The President is responsible for: Chapter VI, Part I, Section 131 of the constitution states that a person may be qualified for election of the office of the President if: A person who meets the above qualifications is still disqualified from holding the office of the President if: The Constitution of Nigeria specifies an oath of office for the President of the federation. The oath is administered by the