NIGERIA'S STRUGGLES AND THE WAY FORWARD

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CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Resource Mismanagement and Political Corruption
• Economic Challenges
• Insecurity and Its Impact
• Insecurity and Its Impact
• Judiciary and Governance Issues
• Need for Reform and Leadership
• Labour Issues
• Conclusion

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1.         Introduction

Since the advent of democracy in Nigeria, we have seen a troubling shift away from traditional occupations such as agriculture and craftsmanship. Instead, the political elite have asserted dominance over the country’s natural resources, particularly crude oil, which has led to significant mismanagement and corruption. This has resulted in a myriad of socio-economic issues that plague the nation today.

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