24/07/2025
Elumelu Drums Support, Inter-Agency Synergy for Tinubu’s 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy
The Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, OON, has called for more multisectoral and inter-agency synergy towards the overall success of the 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy of the present administration.
Elumelu who made this call at the opening of the 2025 Diplomatic/Security International Conference in Abuja on Wednesday stressed that the 4D’s Foreign Policy Strategy, which emphasizes Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora, underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to returning Nigeria to its leading role in Africa and among nations.
The conference organized by the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN) is themed “Nigeria’s 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy Amidst Global Security Challenges, Strategic Misconception and the Age of Disinformation: The Role of Diplomacy, Intelligence and Media in shaping National and Global Stability”
Noting that the theme of the Conference is apt given the urgent need to strengthen collaborations on security and economy, Elumelu emphasized the need for operational synergy among governments, agencies, the media, and the diplomatic community to achieve the 4Ds' objectives.
“Nigeria’s 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy which emphasizes on “Democracy, Development, Demography and Diaspora” underscores President Tinubu’s commitment towards returning Nigeria to her leading role in Africa and among the comity of nations by deepening our Democracy through bolstering democratic institutions and practice; stimulating Development and economic growth through infrastructural development and Foreign Direct Investments; deploying efficient Demography tools to successfully manage our large population and diversities, while optimizing capacity-based engagement with Nigerians in the Diaspora for national development.
“Against this backdrop is the compelling demand for operational synergy among governments, relevant national and transnational agencies, the media and the diplomatic community towards the spirit, letters and intendment of the 4Ds.
“This is especially in the areas of intelligence and knowledge sharing, financial aids and equipment support in deepening democratic practice, tackling national and trans-border criminal activities, checking illicit financial flows, terrorism, smuggling, trafficking in arms and drugs, and ensuring effective public enlightenment for national safety, stability and development”, Elumelu stated.
He commended DICAN for demonstrating patriotism and dedication to nation-building and urged the authorities to support the body especially in its efforts to combat disinformation and promote accurate information dissemination.
"I encourage DICAN to keep the flag flying, especially in battling disinformation through effective and timely dissemination of accurate information," he said.
The conference aims to stimulate robust discourses that will shape actions for national and global stability.
Rt. Hon. Elumelu wished DICAN, the keynote speaker, special guests, and participants the best, expressing optimism that the forum will achieve its objectives.