The foreign affairs minister who advocated the concept of medium powers' was

The foreign affairs minister who advocated the concept of "medium powers" was Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi. In the 1980s, Akinyemi, who served as Nigeria's Minister of External Affairs, argued that middle powers like Nigeria could play a significant role in global affairs by pursuing a foreign policy that prioritizes regional stability and economic development. He believed that Nigeria could help to lead the African continent by example and that African countries could become strong regional powers that could work together to address global issues. Akinyemi's concept of medium powers emphasized the need for smaller countries to find their voice in global affairs and contribute to shaping the international agenda.