The SDP shall reposition Nigeria’s foreign policy from an emphasis on bilateral agreements with countries and international organisations to a sector-specific partnership and exchange model, which essentially focuses on the Nigerian economy and the Nigerian people.
This direction of foreign policy will propagate government’s actions to deal with defence, security, international political relations and international economic relations on domestic corresponding bases. This purpose in altering or creating a condition outside the sovereign boundaries is to gain national advantage, usually defined in terms of national interest.
National image both at home and abroad is an ethical issue. It may appear intangible but the benefits and advantages flowing from a good image are inestimably unquantifiable. The perception of Nigeria by members of the international community, how it pursues relations with others and particularly, the behavior of its citizens at home and abroad can affect the country’s image. Thus, appropriate image making will feature fundamentally in our nation’s foreign policy.
Improved cooperation with other national military forces would engender peace regional and globally. Similarly, improved bilateral and multilateral trade relations would enhance trade, technology transfer and military training. These in turn promote the welfare of Nigerians abroad to ensure they are treated with respect and dignity in all circumstances.

A foreign policy thrust that is dynamic, citizen-oriented, investment-driven, security conscious that will put Nigeria first, elicit patriotism in the citizenry and restore Nigeria’s respect and prestige in the assembly of nations. The SDP is in favour of a national security architecture that is predicated on its national interest as well as its strategic intentions within the region and on the global stage. The security of the Nigerian people is paramount. As a result an effective and result-oriented national security system will be put in place to restore and maintain a peaceful environment for its citizenry.