Nigeria ranked 152 of 188 countries in human development. There is the urgent need to put nigeria into a rapid economic growth to achieve its vision 20. The study adopted a cross sectional survey research design where primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire at a point in time and analyzed using analysis of variance and. The role of african traditional morality in peace education for national development in nigeria by anthony zaayem apenda, ph. Achie the role of national directorate of employment nde in entrepreneurship development in nigeria 24 international journal of research in business studies and management v3 i4 april 2016 2. Nigeria has overtaken south africa as the continents largest economy after it overhauled its gross domestic product data for the first time in more than two decades official figures for 20. This poverty reduction strategy paper for nigeria highlights the national economic empowerment and development strategy needs. Implication for sustainable national development ntamu, g.
Development of nigerias oil industry the advent of the oil industry can be traced back to 1908, when a german entity, the nigerian bitumen corporation, commenced exploration activities in the araromi area, west of nigeria. National development also has altogether, only materialized in the inscrutable imaginations of nigerias national development planners. The human capital index hci database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the human capital index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. Economic development of nigeria can be facilitated and accelerated by the presence of infrastructure. Nigeria sustainable development the united nations. The role of national directorate of employment nde in. Nigeria are expected to work, then, nigeria needs good governance so as to be able to actualise its potentials and improve the wellbeing of the citizens and development in geopolitical terms. Abstract development is a noticeable growth from one state or stage to another which is higher, desirable, or more advanced than the previous. National development planning in nig eria development plans have been accepted as a suitable strategy to address development challenges in nigeria.
Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria 1. In nigeria under investment in infrastructural development could be a bane to her vision of becoming a top 20 economy by the year 2020. Infrastructural development and economic growth in nigeria. To look at the expected role of government in improving the workforce of nde 4.
Evolution of nigeria national development industry. Effects of english language on national development olofin alabi olusoji principal lecturer, the federal polytechnic, adoekiti, ekiti state, nigeria. The role of librarians in the development of education in nigeria final report by victoria o. This study examines the interplay between ethnicity, nationality and development in nigeria. Nigeria is a famous country with more than one hundred and forty million population. Backgrou d to the problem abandoned projects including building, civil engineering and heavy engineering development project like. Hdi trends for nigeria, cameroon and mauritania, 20052018 nigerias 2018 hdi of 0. Nigeria in the last fifty years has been battling with the problems of development in spite. Industrialization, phillips perron unit root test, granger causality test. This is to demand that poverty and social inequality, be removed. Gap analysis according to an asian development bank report, a countrys infrastructure development should amount to a minimum of 6% of gdp to attain a reasonable level of sustainable development. Corporate real estate development in nigeria olaseni adetokunboh, iyiade aibinu, sam agbato page 3 even though the landowners will provide as much information as possible, it is up to the real estate developers to satisfy themselves before entering into a commitment to acquire a site. It contributes to economic growth and development as well as a major employer to majority of the people of subsaharan africa including nigeria, especially those in the rural areas. National interest and national development in nigeria.
The purpose of this study is to examine the human resources development of nigeria as the road map for vision 20. In a situation such as this, national interest does have a negative contribution to national development. Pdf effect of business on economic development in nigeria. A country is classified as developed when is able to provide qualitative life for her citizenry. Human development report 2019 inequalities in human development in the 21st century briefing note for countries on the 2019 human development report nigeria introduction the main premise of the human development approach is that expanding peoples freedoms is both the main aim of, and the principal means for sustainable development. Education in a broad sense is a process by which an individual acquires the many physical and social capabilities demanded by the society in which heshe is born into to function. From the empirical evidences around the world, the study concludes that a political project that place emphasis on national integration and understanding as well as inclusion of every ethnic group in national. Grounded in ethnographic case studies, the analysis explores why local ngos in nigeria have. Devastating colonial legacies were inherited by the emerging nigerian elites.
Entrepreneurship development in nigeria 24 international journal of research in business studies and management v3 i4 april 2016 2. Understanding development development in human society is a manysided process. Economic development in nigeria can be facilitated and accelerated by the presence. The research methodology is the critical mode of research. National development planning in nigeria development plans have been accepted as a suitable strategy to address development challenges in nigeria. Youth empowerment andnational development in nigeria by 1,isa, a. These pioneering efforts ended abruptly with the outbreak of the first world war in 1914. Nigeria digital economy diagnostic report world bank documents. Mediumterm development plans and national rolling plans were also developed and implemented with mixed results. To look at the facilities provided by nde in the development of entrepreneurship in nigeria. The promotion of industrial development became a challenge major to the african continent during the1960s as the majority of african countries gained their independence at this time.
Therefore, the analysis of various development plans in nigeria since independence becomes necessary. This is with the desire to examine its ability to achieve the desired objectives in the. The first section presents information on the country coverage and methodology of the 2018 statistical update. Science is studied and practised in all parts of the world, including nigeria. Democratic governance, infrastructure challenges, infrastructure development. This paper has attempted infrastructural development and its effect on economic growth. Understanding nigerian development crisis olanrewaju, john. Pdf sustainable infrastructural development in africa. Development strategy for nigeria moses akpobasah at a 2day nigeria meeting organized by the overseas development institute, london, 1617 june 2004 contact. Challenges to economic growth in nigeria michael amati jose ardavin jeanette fershtman 14 may 2004. The level ofnational development in any given country is largely dependent on the extent to. Under the plan, the government will seek longterm capital for investment.
The report benefited from the funding provided by the digital development partnership. The build, operate and transfer bot investment model can be advantageously adopted in nigeria in ensuring the rehabilitation of the decaying and obsolete electricity infrastructure in the country as low electricity generation and consumption has. The utmost importance attached to education in nigeria was clearly underscored in the national policy on education frn. Effects of english language on national development. According to the 2016 report released by the united nations development programme, undp, in. The next five sections provide information about key indicators of human development including the human development index hdi, the. Pdf the challenges of infrastructure development in.
The paper investigated the relationship that existed between capital expenditure budget size cebs and power infrastructural development pid in nigeria. Waec gce past questions and answers free download pdf all subjects. Nigeria has had a relatively long experience in development planning beginning with the colonial development plan 195868. Problem and prospect of rural development in nigeria. Shola department of political science and international relations, landmark university, omuaran, kwara state, nigeria abstract development crisis in nigeria is traceable to the colonial era. This article examines corruption in nigerias development sector, particularly in the vastly growing arena of local nongovernmental organisations ngos. In fact, the nigeria youths, not oil is the future of nigeria in the 21st century the paper concludes. Nigeria is a developing nation with an increasing demand for science based skilled manpower. The achievement of this can start with the learning and application of science. Abstract it is observed in this paper that no society can experience an enduring national. The theoretical framework for the study is the political economy framework. Because of the need for the understanding of the meaning of national development, it becomes a necessity that we ask the first question. Pdf infrastructure is basic essential services that should be put in place to enable development to occur.
Youth and national development, unemployment and underemployment, national youth policy, social vices, millennium development goals targets and youth bulge. Nigeria, since 1960, after independence from colonial rule, have looked for ways to promote sustainability, growth, progress and advancement in industries, established in the different sectors of economy. People do hide under the cover of national interest to project and protect their own individual or group interest. According to nigerian authors, tolu lawal and abe oluwatoyin,2011, nigeria national development, is defined as that continuous progression critical and essential, if it can provide great opportunities to not only the rich, but also to the poor or average class in the society. The history of nationalism in nigeria and most postcolonial african states has been more of. Development is critical and essential to the sustenance and growth of any nation. Development of nigeria s oil industry the advent of the oil industry can be traced back to 1908, when a german entity, the nigerian bitumen corporation, commenced exploration activities in the araromi area, west of nigeria. A case for patriotic citizenship isaiah negedu, ph. Youth empowerment andnational development in nigeria by. The federal republic of nigeria in this policy, adopted education as an instrument par excellence for effecting national development. Economic growth and development of nigeria economics essay. Nigeria becomes africas largest economy get the data.
The study examines the effect of the businesses in nigeria on the economic development of the country. If these facilities and services are not in place, development will be very difficult and in fact can be likened to a very scarce commodity that can only be secured at a very high price and cost. D department of political science, benue state university, makurdi abstract the paper examines rural or community development in nigeria with emphasis on the institutions, agencies, policies and strategies employed to bring about the much needed. Reflections on the national economic empowerment and development strategy needs 20032007 article pdf available may 2009 with 39,040 reads how we measure. The structure of the nigerian economy is typical of an underdeveloped country. A key regional player in west africa, nigeria accounts for about half of west. Nigerias planning experience began with the tenyear plan of. Itsekor centre for learning resources covenant university ota, nigeria victoria. Western or formal education was started in nigeria in 1842 only at the primary level by the christian missionaries who managed the educational system according to their respective philosophies. D department of religion and philosophy, benue state university, makurdi.
Industrial development and growth in nigeria brookings institution. D 1,department of public administration, university of abuja, abuja nigeria abstract. It is imperative that we understand the concept of national development in the course of this study. Any strategic approach to development cooperation with nigeria needs to reflect, first and foremost, on how the eu can address the nigerian paradox. Pdf infrastructural development and economic growth in. Who country cooperation strategy, nigeria 2014 2019.
Nnamdi azikiwe to african sociopolitical and economic growth during the twentieth century. Hdi trends for nigeria, cameroon and mauritania, 20052018 nigeria s 2018 hdi of 0. Indeed, a plethora of studies exist on democracy and development in nigeria achebe 1983, joseph 1987. Needs gives special support to agriculture, industry, small and mediumscale enterprises, and oil and gas.
Rural development is viewed as that development that is beneficial to the rural populations, according to olayide et al. Nigeria s planning experience began with the tenyear plan of. Nigeria, however, has failed to make substantial and significant progress and advancement due to weak policies and poor implementation. Table 1 is an inventory of abandoned project in ondo state of nigeria. The primary sector, in particular, the oil and gas sector, dominates the. The challenges of infrastructure development in democratic governance olufemi adedamola oyedele, nigeria key words. Agriculture is an important sector in the developing world. At the level of the individual, it implies increased skill and capacity, greater freedom, creativity, self discipline, responsibility and. The paper concludes after a thorough appraisal that emerging african leaders should understudy the sociopolitical and economic philosophy of the late sage, which if well.
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