Reasons
why Nigeria is still developing: There is no doubt that
Nigeria is one of the countries with both mineral and oil resources in the
world. However, as the country has not managed its resources properly, the rate
of growth and development has not been fast in more than 60 years of
independence. With all the wealth it has, Nigeria cannot now boast of having 24
hours electricity, good roads or a good education system.
The key Reasons
why Nigeria is still underdeveloped are Corruption,
Unfavorable, business conditions, Dependence on oil, Unemployment, Poor government policy
implementation, Poor project supervision, Insurgency, Religious and ethnic
misunderstandings, High level of illiteracy, Tribalism, Lack of patriotism, Nepotism,
Over population, Brain drain, Mismanagement and Apathy.
It
is very sad because other cities like Dubai, which has the same petroleum
products as Nigeria, have been able to develop their economy and become one of
the tourist destinations in the world. Well, exploitation of wealth is not the
only cause of underdevelopment in Nigeria. As we continue, we will tell you 16
key reasons why Nigeria is still underdeveloped today. The reason why Nigeria
is underdeveloped
Here
are some key reasons why Nigeria is still underdeveloped:
1.
Corruption
2.
Unfavorable business conditions
3.
Dependence on oil
4.
Unemployment
5.
Poor government policy implementation
6.
Poor project supervision
7.
Insurgency
8.
Religious and ethnic misunderstandings
9.
High level of illiteracy
10.
Tribalism
11.
Lack of patriotism
12.
Nepotism
13.
Over population
14.
Brain drain
15.
Mismanagement
16.
Apathy
Let
us look carefully
1.
Corruption
The
number one problem in the daily life of Nigerians is corruption. It is a huge
problem that has affected almost every aspect of life in the country and is
robbing us of growth. It seems as if it doesn't matter which political leader
we choose; the result will be the same - they will not worry about improving
the lives of Nigerians. There are many politicians who steal funds meant for
various projects related to the development of the country and put them in
their personal bank pockets. If you look at the luxurious lifestyle of many
politicians, it will be clear that in addition to their government salaries,
they also receive money from the national treasury. Efforts have been made to
fight corruption in Nigeria and many initiatives have been approved by the
government.
Some
laws have been reinstated, and many integrity measures have been put in place.
But none of these things brought much success. To defeat corruption, people
need to start by changing themselves and their thinking about society.
"Lead by example" method can also help - we need to have strong
leaders who will show by their own example that corruption is bad. At this
time, many countries are fighting the problem of corruption by electing
governments that have promised to make changes against this toxic practice, and
we should follow their lead. Fighting tribalism and uniting as a nation is also
the way forward.
2. Unfavorable Business Conditions
There
is one thing that helps a country to grow and develop, and that is business. A
rich and developed country must have a large number of companies, which are
also very good. It is impossible to contribute to the development of a country
without an institution. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, there is no proper
environment for long-term business. This is because every industry needs
constant electricity and it is not available in the country.
3.
Dependence on Oil
Nigeria
is a country completely dependent on the oil sector. Since there is a large
amount of oil in Nigeria, which contributes to the income of the country as a
whole, there are other sectors of the economy that are not well developed. For
example, sectors such as tourism and agriculture are virtually ignored by oil.
This limits Nigeria's potential economic benefits, as the country is unable to
undertake many development-related projects. If the tourism sector is good, it
can eventually attract foreign investors and foreign visitors, but this area is
currently neglected. In this way, Nigeria is growing more slowly than it
should, since there are many natural resources. The solution is simple: the
agricultural sector, as well as the transport sector, should receive attention
and care. The development of these sectors will mean that there will be enough
money to carry out very important work, which is to improve daily life and
solutions in Nigeria.
4. Unemployment
This
problem is very serious because if there are not enough workers, their
contribution to the development of the country will be reduced. Young people
cannot find jobs due to high demand and unemployment. Not only the youth but
also the elderly who find it difficult to find work find themselves unemployed
when their knowledge and skills can be of great value to the growth and
development of Nigeria. Due to the unemployment rate, Nigeria's GDP is
decreasing every year, which is one of the factors that lead to the development
of our country.
The
solution to this problem will be simpler than it seems - it is necessary to
create job opportunities for young people. The issue of corruption also needs
to be addressed because it is prevalent in the labor market and is closely
related to the unemployment rate.
5. Poor government Policy Implementation
There
are many initiatives in Nigeria that use technology to improve the lives of the
people living in the country. They all look good on paper, but in practice have
little implementation. The result is the premature termination of many projects
scheduled for development because they did not make it out of the literature
stage. The government should take it upon itself and review these laws, make
sure they are implemented and not on paper. This is a problem that the
government needs to address immediately because there are many improvements
that can be made and little implementation.
6.
Poor Project Supervision
Many
projects are proposed to promote the development of the country in different
areas. However, like the previous point, many jobs are useless. They die
quickly and are abandoned. Even if these projects manage to make it to the
implementation level, they are often overlooked and abandoned.
Supervisors
who are selected for certain tasks must remain with them until they are
successfully completed. They need to avoid jumping into other areas of the
economy and investing in them before the project is properly completed,
otherwise we can start to start the same project over and over again, which
slows down development significantly.
7. Insurgency
This
is a serious aspect of Nigeria's underdevelopment. The insurgency of the
jihadist group Boko Haram began in 2009 when they decided to rebel against the
Nigerian government. To this day, there is great chaos in the country, as Boko
Haram is still active, and their violence is causing many deaths.
Boko
Haram opposes Western values and education, and unfortunately, they express
their fundamental beliefs through violence against those who do not follow
them. They are also known as one of the deadliest terrorists in the world, due
to the number of people they have killed. Insurgents can appear at any moment
and this is a big problem for those who want to invest in some aspects of
Nigeria's development. There is no guarantee of absolute security, especially
if the money is invested in the northeast region of Nigeria. Therefore, those
who want to invest often do their companies outside Nigeria, because this
option seems to be convenient for them.
8.
Religious and Ethnic Misunderstandings
Nigeria is a very diverse country when it comes to ethnicity and religion. It has hundreds of tribes. The main problem in Nigeria today is ethnicity, the problem is the division of different ethnic groups that causes people, because ethnic groups hold the identity of their country above all others, and may have illusions that prejudice against people of different races.
In order to grow as
a nation, Nigerians should stop accepting prejudices and accept each other's
differences, instead of always putting ourselves out there because of things
beyond our control.
9. High Level of Illiteracy
For a country to be successful, it must be educated - it's an unspoken rule. Another reason for Nigeria's underdevelopment is the high level of illiteracy in the country, especially in the northern regions. The main factors affecting illiteracy in the country are poverty and low standard of living. Many children feed their families and work from an early age, instead of going to school. Many children, especially girls, are forced to marry and drop out of school. Parents often do not understand the importance of education and consider their children as assets that can earn them money. This happens because they are devoted to the old traditions instead of changing their view of the modern world, or simply because they do not have a source of income and survive.
As a result, many people grow up illiterate, without any school education. If the level of illiteracy in Nigeria decreases, then more people will become productive and can create new ideas that can change the future of the country for the better. There are already many programs dedicated to providing basic education to those who cannot afford it, and they are an effective way of combating illiteracy. The causes of Nigeria's underdevelopment can be gradually overcome. If we eliminate these problems, our country will have a better chance of becoming a developed country.
10.
Tribalism
It
is clear that racism is one of the reasons why Nigeria is still a developing
country. In Nigeria, there are more than 500 ethnic groups, the three main
ethnic groups are: Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba. These three main ethnic groups do
not work together for the good of the Nigerian nation, but each one works only
for the development of his country and region. When it comes to elections,
people tend to vote not on their merit but on their ethnicity.
This
led to the appointment of incompetent and corrupt officials. When these workers
come to power, they work mainly for the development of their respective regions
or their own enrichment. For Nigeria to grow, citizens need to change their
mindset and start electing elected officials based on their talent, not their
race. Each tribe must work hand in hand for the development of the country as a
whole.
11. Lack of Patriotism
Many
elected officials were not elected by their own people. A patriotic leader will
want the best for his country, he will want his country to develop like other
first world countries.
Citizens
will elect leaders who will make better living conditions in Nigeria a priority
and ensure that all corrupt officials are removed from government.
12.
Nepotism
Nepotism
is one of the causes of development. Wikipedia defines philanthropy as
"love given to relatives in a variety of fields, including business,
politics, entertainment, sports, religion, and other pursuits." Many
important positions in Nigeria are not given on merit basis but on support
basis. This often results in unqualified appointments. In the future, we need
to ensure that only qualified people are appointed to key positions.
13. Over Population
Nigeria
is very populated; the population of the country is about two million people.
The available resources are not always enough to take care of the society. This
is because of the poor quality in the country. To ensure that the growing
population does not starve, citizens must ensure that only the best people are
elected or appointed to positions to ensure the development of the country.
14. Brain Drain
This
is another cause of underdevelopment. Brain drain can be seen as the exodus or
immigration of highly educated people to their country. Another name for this
is human flight. The net profit from the flight of one's capital to the host
country is sometimes referred to as "brain gain", while the net
income paid to the home country is sometimes called "brain gain".
Is
Nigeria an underdeveloped country? In the employment and surplus of graduates,
the immigration and emigration of professionals trained abroad can lead to the
unemployment of graduates in the country. We need to improve our society so
that we don't lose educated people.
15.
Mismanagement
This
is another cause of underdevelopment. Corrupt officials are now misusing the
Nigerian economy. Nigerians should know what kind of leaders they elect in
politics. Only educated and wealthy citizens should be allowed to collect the
country's wealth.
16.
Apathy
Another major reason for lack of development. Citizens should always vote in elections, because it is the only way we can make our voices heard.
We must hold elections
to prevent corrupt officials from rigging elections and corrupting the economy
by extorting money. If Nigeria can adopt the solutions listed above, Nigeria
will be one of the most developed countries in the world, not just Africa.
Final Word
From
the points discussed above, we think you know some of the main reasons why
Nigeria is still underdeveloped today. These causes are not far away. It is
clear that we see them in our country today.
In summary, it is clear that the development of Nigeria is largely dependent on the government and its citizens. If the country is to go to its next level, all hands must work.
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