Social norms exist around specific sectors and practices, for example, law enforcement and bribery, but are not as widespread as people may assume. Fundamentally, all agrarian nations until they make the necessary investments in power, transportation and water networks witness these challenges. What are the socioeconomic problems facing nigeria that could be. Research therefore is an intensive and extensive search for solutions to problems in a society. Contemporary social problems in nigeria and its impact on national development. National integration is the term used when the citizens of a country are conscious of the fact that t. Churches, mosques, markets, schools, homes and the highway, all are susceptible to this menace. Contemporary social problems in nigeria free essays. A situation which has been abandoned for many years.
Jul, 2017 there are many factors that lead to the social problems in nigeria today. These problems can only be solved when we know what they are. Nigeria is the most populous nation in africa, with an estimated population of 150 million people. Social problems are present in every country and they affect the daily lives of most of its citizens. Appointment and sometimes selection by inner caucus of a political party is a common method these criminals employ in. Social protection in nigeria mapping programmes and their effectiveness v executive summary nigeria has experienced strong economic growth over recent decades. There has been conflict between the different ethnic groups over superiority. An assessment of government policies 1adamu buba, 2inuwa abdu ibrahim 1department of general studies, 2department of public administration, federal polytechnic, bauchi, bauchi state, nigeria email.
A clear majority of respondents in nigerias rural and urban areas know when a practice is illegal, and think that others know this too. Poverty can be defined as a state of lack of means of livelihood. The major public health challenges nigeria faces are infectious diseases, control of vector some diseases. A study of selected serious problems facing the american and global societies in which we live. Iv, issue 10 january 2017 9093 statement of the problems the cases of internally displaced persons idps are rampant in nigeria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the management of pension in the country by analyzing the. These criminal tendencies is evidenced in the level of bribery and corruption, witnessed in the country. One of the most pronounced nationbuilding problems in nigeria is that of poor politicalleadership. Fundamentally, all agrarian nations until they make the necessary investments in power, transportation and. Crossborder flows between nigeria and benin friedrichebert. One of the major challenges in nigeria is how to ensure the continual availability of an adequate pool of skilled human resources for health. Buhari is nigerias problem, not its solution its hard to see how president buharis policies are good for nigerias future. Implication for guidance and counselling services this paper highlights the contemporary social problems, their direct and indirect impacts on the society and their possible solutions.
As indicated by the undp 2010, the populace in neediness is given as 68. Nigeria and the republic of benin is roughly 700 km long. T he damages done t o the polity as a r esult of institutional c orruption ar. Dec 28, 2017 businesses face an uphill task in nigeria. House intelligence committee chairman pete hoekstra responds to an oped by nigerias president muhummadu buhari in a letter to the editor of the wall street journal. Nigeria still underdevelop do to high level of corrupt politician.
It predicted a bright future for social welfare and social work in nigeria because of the myriad of problems that would crop up in future in nigeria due to rapid urbanization and this would bring about social problems which would have to be dealt with by trained social workers. Social problems, curriculum innovation, perception background to the study the federal government of nigeria recognizes the daunting task confronting nigeria as far as social vices are concerned. Nigeria still struggles with having a national identity due to her differences. Major economic problems in nigeria today and solutions. Aug 01, 2009 nigeria has witnessed major set back since the disovery of crude oil. Poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, racism, and malnutrition are examples of social problems.
Nigeria among the 25 poorest countries on the planet. National integration is the term used when the citizens of a country are conscious of the fact that they have a common identity, regard themselves as one and work together to ensure the development of their country irrespective of differences in class, ethnicity, religion, political affiliations or. Virtually, in every segment of the society, corrupt practices seem to be the norms. Poor planning on the part of the government such as delay in the making and implementation of the annual budget, setting high exchange rates and the likes gives rise to some. December 2003 the prevalence of hiv in nigeria stood at 5. Nov 18, 2014 despite all the negative reports about nigeria, i do not focus on the problems but rather the solutions, i see endless opportunities with all these negatives this writer reports. The growth of the country is still hampered by consumptive cultures, weak institutions and fragile political structures. A combination of factors culminated into the precarious condition we now find ourselves in nigeria. A nigerian newspaper and online version of the vanguard, a daily publication in nigeria covering nigeria news, niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment. These problems are historically, culturally and contemporaneously derived.
Social development as national strategy nigerias earliest attempt at operationalizing the new concept of social development arose in the context of the countrys plans for economic development in the late 1960s. It traced the historical trajectory of social work from the missionary period through the colonial period to the present day. Solving our national problems the guardian nigeria news. Nigeria is at the verge of disintegration if nothing is done to abate the looming sociopolitical crisis brewing in the nation. What do you expect likes attracts likes criminal leaders will breed criminal oriented citizens who will one day appoint criminals as leaders. A journal of contemporary research, 83, 238252, 2011. The widening scale of insecurity in nigeria is a cause for concern as all are affected by it. Thus, the issue of a language intelligible to the majority of nigerians continues to hinder national integration. The high rate of poverty in nigeria has brought about high crime rate. Social work and social development in nigeria issues. The problems discussed include war, population dynamics, environmental issues, urban problems, inequality, crime, family level problems. Nigeria is engulfed with socioeconomic problems which have caused poverty and conflict in the country.
Contemporary social problems in ghana in searchworks catalog. The organisation projects a population of 203 million in 2025 and 279 million in 2050, when nigeria is expected to have the worlds 6th largest population. Nigeria has witnessed major set back since the disovery of crude oil. When the price of crude oil went on decline, the country began to experience more hardship. This article highlights the list of social problems in nigeria and their causes.
Poverty is a major social problem staring nigerians in the face. What are the problems facing businesses in nigeria. Internally displaced persons idps and the challenges of. In my opinion, nigerias biggest problem is not corruption, a bad economy, terrorism or crime. Solid waste management is the most pressing environmental challenge faced by urban and rural areas of nigeria. The evolution of social welfare and social work in nigeria. The federal republic of nigeria is the most populous country in all of africa and the eighth most populous. What are 10 economic problems facing nigeria in 2019. Like so many of our economic and social problems in nigeria, the challenges of nomadic livestock farming in nigeria among other things are an infrastructure problem. The solutions to nigeria s real problems does not really need to be so complicated. Issn 2239978x journal of educational and social research vol.
Mar 08, 2016 nigerias biggest problem by ben murraybruce on march 8, 2016 181 many people talk about the problems militating against nigerias progress and in doing so they list out corruption, a bad economy, terrorism or crime. Challenges of research and human capital development in nigeria. Social welfare policy and program, apart from addressing issues related to poverty, for example, crime among the younger generation and mental disorder among the members of the society, occasioned by depression. As well, to build a new and better nigeria is not something that can be achievable by magic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the management of. Nigeria is a country that have total dependence on oil as its major source of revenue generation. Over the last few years the nigerian economy has grown at a steady pace, as shown by the rec. Solutions to problems associated with nomadic livestock. Nigerias biggest problem by ben murraybruce on march 8, 2016 181 many people talk about the problems militating against nigerias progress and in doing so they list out corruption, a bad economy, terrorism or crime. Ethnic diversity constitutes perhaps the greatest canker worm that has eaten into the attempt at national integration in nigeria. Internally displaced persons idps and the challenges of human capacity development in nigeria european academic research vol.
The political, economic and social dynamics of nigeria. Social problems and the rise of terrorism in nigeria. The issues involved, prospects, problems and solutions. A social problem is an issue within the society that makes it difficult for people to achieve their full potential. Electricity supply is erratic, hence, most businesses have alternative supply of elect. It is the foundation of most of the social problems in nigeria today.
There is an increase on the intensity of insecurity. Development aid to nigeria has been low compared to other african countries and has reduced considerably since its peak in 2006. The problems facing the educational institutions directly influence the problems in the countrys economy. Poor planning on the part of the government such as delay in the making and implementation of the annual budget, setting high exchange rates and the likes gives rise to some of the major economic problem facing nigeria. A social norms approach to connecting society and institutions. This paper argues from a different trajectory of diaglossic language policy such that gives functional roles to both. Implication for guidance and counselling services dr. Nigeria sits very close to the heart of africa about 10 degrees north of the equator at the western coast. Problems of national integration in nigeria 27 1 indigenous language that should be used nationally. Proceedings of academics world 46th international conference, dubai, uae, 29th30th september 2016, isbn. Major five major economic problems in nigeria today and solutions 1. There is no life without the admixture of problems.
So, it would require a large scale to have sufficient organisational stamina and funds to overcome those problems. Major problems facing nigeria today the federal republic of nigeria or nigeria for short, remains the baby giant of africa. The problem could be in education, business, politics, etc. This study aimed to critically analyse the specific socioeconomic and political gender issues responsible for the continuous perpetuation of gender inequality in nigeria. An introduction to social problems, social welfare. However, at the same time, the country has seen extremely high and rapid increases in the poverty rate doubling in. But below is a list of some key factors that are the root of these problems. Critical among the factors, which accelerate the conditions for the demise of the nation called nigeria is the inability. The abductees and their families are traumatised by the ordeal of kidnapping.
In introduction to the social development diiion, a pamphlet published by the federal ministry of social development, youth and. In the realm of indigenous faith, it is revealed that man and his. But individuals may engage in a practice that they know is wrong because they observe others doing so, or as a rational response to a situation. In this post we look at the 10 problems of nigeria national integration and possible solutions. Nigeria s current situation neither requires divisions, nor any sort or form of dictations from either within or from outside the country. Contemporary social problems in nigeria and its impact on. The possible solution this problem is simply to diversify the nations economy. A country is classified as developed when is able to provide qualitative life for her citizenry. This paper focused on the evolution of social welfare and social work in nigeria. The epidemic in nigeria has extended beyond the commonly classified high risk groups and is now common amongst the general population.
Social norms of corruption are limited to specific contexts and sectors in nigeria. For nigeria to move forward you need to read my write up on how to solve nigeria problems. We have written about this under the list of social problems. Nigeria, with population exceeding 170 million, is one of the largest producers of solid waste in africa. There are m any unresolve d problems in nigeria, but the recent upsurge in corru ption remains particularly troubling. Nigeria in the last fifty years has been battling with the problems of. Most of the problems facing the nigeria economy are the reflection of the bad quality of the economic health and human development of the nation.
Despite all the negative reports about nigeria, i do not focus on the problems but rather the solutions, i see endless opportunities with all these negatives this writer reports. So are substandard housing, employment discrimination, and child abuse and neglect. W estern europe at this period was swept w ith ravaging social chang es and associated social problems occasioned by twin. Despite the various poverty alleviation programmes adopted by various governments in nigeria, over. The paper gave a vivid picture of how individuals who were philanthropists contributed to the evolution of social work and social welfare programmes in nigeria. Pdf social change and social problems researchgate. Despite a host of policies and regulations, solid waste management in the country is assuming alarming proportions with each.
Net overseas development aid was roughly usd 11 billion in 2006, 2 billion in 2007 and less than 1 billion in 2008. Crude oil has open a new doors to many politician as a new tools to steal money from government treasury. It also give some members of the public an opportunity to engage themselves in positive adventure. Jan 23, 2012 solution to the transport system in nigeria 1problem relating to capital can be reduced through loans from banks and savings by people. The solutions to nigerias real problems does not really need to be so complicated.
Solid waste management in nigeria bioenergy consult. This is due to the fact that the topic problems and prospects of financing smallscale enterprises in nigeria is a serious problem that need to be solved, and the solution will only come from those who are fully engaged in smallscale business because there would be able to give relevant information needed for the research work. Half of this was for health and population projectsprogrammes, and one quarter for debt relief. This is one of the major economic problems in nigeria today. List of social problems in nigeria and solutions top 10. Over 70% of the nigerian population live below two us dollars daily. Nigerias current situation neither requires divisions, nor any sort or form of dictations from. Major economic problems in nigeria today and solutions top 5.
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