How to Be a Diplomat in Nigeria brings to your perusal the necessary step to step guide on how how to become a diplomat in Nigeria.
How to Become a Nigerian Diplomat
Nigerian Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed to officially represent a Government in its relations with their Governments or international organizations.
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As a Nigerian Diplomat, you will be required to live in other countries to represent Nigeria and its interest there. You can be either an Ambassador or a high commissioner.
Why should you be a Diplomat in Nigeria?
- The job of a Diplomat is a dignified one.
- You get a mouthwatering salary.
- You get to travel extensively.
- You get to associate with high-ranking personalities all around the globe.
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The duties of a Diplomat include:
- Making peace treaties
- Facilitating trade agreements
- Maintaining healthy diplomatic ties with your host country.
To Become a Diplomat in Nigeria:
- You have to be between the age of 21 and 59. You must also be a natural-born citizen of Nigeria with proven integrity and without any criminal record.
- You should also possess a medical record that clears you to travel to any part of the world and survive in areas with limited access to health care services.
- Security checks are also done to be sure you are financially responsible and have no history of alcohol addiction and drug abuse.
- Before you undertake the official protocol of becoming a Nigerian Diplomat, do a personal assessment to determine if you are fit for the job. Ask yourself certain questions. For example, are you a good negotiator? Your main duty as a Diplomat is to represent the interest of Nigeria in that other country. If this is the case, then you need to possess effective negotiation skills.
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- Moreover, as an image-maker of Nigeria in a foreign country, you need to show the highest level of loyalty to Nigeria and its cause.
- Your faith in Nigeria needs not to be questionable.
- You should also behave honorably in your dealings with others.
- The ability to be observant and alert should also be in your area of strength.
- As a representative of Nigeria, a Diplomat should always be aware of and alert to any opportunity that will better Nigeria and exploit such opportunities.
The following are the steps on How to Become a Diplomat in Nigeria
To become a diplomat in Nigeria, you will need to take the following official steps:
- Join the Foreign Service Academy.
- The Foreign Service Academy is a department of the ministry of foreign affairs and is located in Abuja and Lagos.
- Its duty is to train interested applicants on the necessary knowledge and skills required to satisfactorily discharge the duties of a Diplomat.
- As a student officer, you will be trained in all aspects of diplomacy and international relations.
- The art of effective communication, dialogue, and negotiations as well as computer appreciation.
- International languages approved by the United Nations such as English, French, Arabic, and Spanish are also taught.
- Before joining the Foreign Service academy, there are some university courses that naturally put you ahead of other applicants. Such courses include History and International Relations, Political Science, etc.
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- After passing the necessary tests administered by the academy, you will be qualified to be sent to another country to represent Nigeria and its interest there.
- There are classes and subdivisions in the diplomatic rank, such as ambassadors, envoys, ministers, and charged’ affairs.
- After serving for a period of time in a country, you will be transferred to another country.
