Oct 17, 2018 the effect of these problems on the society include general disorder, deep poverty, low per capita income, unwanted pregnancy, moral decadence etc. The challenges of environmental problems in nigeria. George and ukpong 20 stated that the major causes of poverty include lack of employment, high level of dependent population and overpopulation. Solution to these problems require going beyond the strategies and objectives of fepa. An introduction to social problems, social welfare organizations, and the profession of social work n o one we know starts out life wanting to be a substance abuser or to be poor. It is no longer news that nigeria s economy is experiencing total collapse and if nothing is done to put the peg in the right spot something worse than what we are witnessing may soon be on sight. Major problems facing liberia today africa and the world. Top 10 social problems in the united states enkivillage. Poverty, apart from being a major social problem itself, is one of the major causes of.
The root cause of all lagos problems is overpopulation. Each tribe in nigeria can still develop its social values and standards and purify them where necessary, but a closer understanding by others of why a certain tribe behaves. What are 10 economic problems facing nigeria in 2019. Nigeria is a middleincome country, with emerging market and mixed economy. The first introduces readers to the nature of social problems in general and provides a framework for analyzing and understanding social problems. Nigeria sits very close to the heart of africa about 10 degrees north of the equator at the western coast. But field observation revealed that environmental degradation is growing at a rate worse than the pre fepa period. These factors, among others, include the ineffective and corrupt political leadership under which the public bureaucracy in nigeria. Aside the fact that many of those who lost their life to insurgencies and terrorism are youths, many of the remaining youths are being forced to join in the act by lack of employment opportunities, manipulative individuals and other social problems in nigeria. This timely book provides a much needed analysis of the major issues and debates regarding the dynamics of social problems in the african context.
Policy implementation and its challenges in nigeria. I commend the world economic and social survey 20 and emphasize its value to all those seeking a solid understanding of these major issues which will underpin our progress towards the future we want. There are numerous definitions of social protection. One of the major solutions to the nations social problems is job creation. Marian hillar introduction in the late 60s a new social and intellectual movement appeared on the latin american. Issues and challenges of solid waste management practices in portharcourt city, nigeria a behavioural perspective dr. Urbanization, deforestation, desertification, over population and all kinds of pollution are some of the resultant effects of mans interaction with his environment. The country has been facing both internal and external political challenges. The political problems are one of the major challenges in nigeria. Major problems facing niger today the republic of niger or niger for short, lies on the southern edge of the sahara desert, landlocked between the republic of nigeria to the south and the republic of algeria to the north.
As prominently noted in the ecological theory of child development, students, schools, communities and. Americans are always very busy, constantly working, or focusing on entertainment as an escape, so it can be tough to sit down and simply think about the issues that we see on the nightly news. This report makes a major contribution to our understanding of disability and its impact on individuals and society. So are substandard housing, employment discrimination, and child abuse and neglect. From racism to a topsyturvy economy, students and schools often feel the effects that trickle down from other sources or social systems. If you have recently watched the current news, you will certainly realize a pattern relating from some of the major social problems that are in ghana. The economic problems in nigeria have always been a topic of discussion. There are a great many social issues in the world such as discrimination. Dec 28, 2017 businesses face an uphill task in nigeria. Finally, there is the need for the community and the church to teach sound moral doctrines to all children because these children because they are future leaders. But still, lets point out what are 10 economic problems facing nigeria economy today. Equality is not necessarily when people are equal in all things.
Causes and effects of social problems in nigeria research cyber. Over 50% of nigeria s total population lives in urban areas in major cities and towns such as lagos the most populous city in africa today. The discussion of social policy in the united states and canada can also apply to governmental policy on social issues such as tackling racism, lgbt issues such as samesex marriage and the legal status of abortion. Possible solutions to challenges in nigeria today soapboxie. Major economic problems in nigeria today and solutions top 5. Nov 11, 2014 what social issues does nigeria have today. Printed and bound in nigeria 2 issues in nigerias social problems edited by radda, s.
In the context of health, social protection is defined as programmes and measures aimed at removing financial barriers preventing access to health care services and protecting poor and vulnerable populations from. It is the foundation of most of the social problems in nigeria today. List of social problems in nigeria and solutions top 10. Ofoche nigerian army colonel thomas sheperd project adviser only a work of the united states government is not subject to. The level of corruption and neglect of responsibility by politicians are major causes of the most crisis in nigeria today. Issues and challenges of solid waste management practices in. An emerging social crime and the implications for the labour market ngwama, justice chidi lecturer department of industrial relations and personnel management college of business and social sciences crawford university, igbesa, ogun state, nigeria abstract. This paper highlights the contemporary social problems, their direct and indirect impacts on the society and their possible solutions. The social effects of colonialism led to many challenges that included individualism of families in an otherwise close knitfamily structures. Challenges facing technical and vocational education in. Top 5 serious social problems in ghana in 2019 and their.
Okwuagbala uzochukwu mike p writes about challenges, youth, metallurgy, and insurance. Contemporary social problems in nigeria and its impact on national development. What are major social problems examples for this country. Understanding social issues in america is the first. Among the top social scourges of nigeria is poverty. Educational pursuit in nigeria has become something of a necessity if one must get or advance in certain choice jobs. It would be impossible to thoroughly examine all of these issues in just one article, so think of this as an introduction. Pakistan, indian and bangladesh are mostly agricultural by traditions and the social life of the people is simple related to their culture and resources.
Issues in the technical and vocational and training tvet. The social problems of nigeria would not be advisable to attempt to reduce all the varying social values to a type. Nelson mandela nigeria is africas most populous country with an estimated population of about 150 million and a land mass of 923,768 square kilometers which is more than twice the. But below is a list of some key factors that are the root of these problems. Functionalist view on contemporary religious dynamics in nigeria is critically analysed with a view to seeing how this subsystem is affecting the entire social systems of the nigerian society. Nigeria is a country that have total dependence on oil as its major source of revenue generation. Pdf social change and social problems researchgate. It becomes the cause of many other troubles in the society. Causes and remedy money wont create success, the freedom to make it will. Rampant deforestation of the tropical rain forest, pollution of the coastal waters from industrial and agricultural runoffs and also raw sewage, soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, etc. This problem is world wide and it is of a recurring nature. A survey was carried out amongst 150 respondents drawn from within the metropolis and the results indicates that the major causes of rural urban. The report begins by looking at the global context in which social security schemes are now operating and the relevance of social security to the goal of decent work. Major five major economic problems in nigeria today and solutions 1.
I will assume social problems to mean difficulties majority of residents are experiencing. Effects of instructional materials on secondary schools. The interaction of these millions of people with their environment has left indelible mark on the landscape. Tribalism is a cause of so many major problems in nigeria, including the political differences, civil wars, human losses, and blindness during elections, which means that the citizens vote not because of the political capabilities of the candidate, but tribalism. Challenges to economic growth in nigeria michael amati jose ardavin jeanette fershtman 14 may 2004.
These factors, among others, include the ineffective and corrupt political leadership under which the public bureaucracy in nigeria thrives, the pervasive and deep rooted corruption within the public. One thing about the current social problems in ghana is that they form a chain since one leads to the other. Corruption is arguably the biggest social problem in nigeria, corruption is defined by. An overview ibimilua adewale festus department of geography and planning science faculty of the social sciences ekiti state university, adoekiti ekiti state, nigeria.
The paper discussed the problems affecting national development as well as strategies for achieving sustainable development in nigeria. Contemporary social problems in nigeria and its impact on national. Federal environmental protection agency fepa was established to control the nigerian environment, its resources exploitation and management. Just like in most other african countries, corruption and poor governance continues to. Nigeria as a country located in the west africa has suffered many political issues from the time of independence till date. The major causes of poverty include lack of employment and inadequate care. The paper argues that whether the continent is up on its tasks or not. The resources at our disposal and discovered up till now have not been mobilized up to the advance stage.
In the context of health, social protection is defined as programmes and measures aimed at removing financial barriers preventing access to health care services. Social and financial risk protection for poor and vulnerable populations is a major development and policy issue across the globe. Societal problems affect more than just the adult population. Nigeria still struggles with having a national identity due to her differences. Apr 03, 2016 i will assume social problems to mean difficulties majority of residents are experiencing. Furthermore, parents and care givers need to train the children what is right and what is wrong.
One of the major problems facing education sector in nigeria is the low level of the performance of secondary school students in both local and standardized examinations. In a modern society like nigeria, many contemporary social problems have. How can we solve the political, social and economic problems in nigeria. Nigeria has a total land area of 983,2 km 2 occupied by about 120 million people. When the price of crude oil went on decline, the country began to experience more hardship. Policy implementation and its challenges in nigeria effiong, a. Most of us want to be lucky, cool, rich, and successful. Issues, prospects, problems and solutions sir francis chudi anaeto abstract this paper theoretically discusses the concept of rural development in nigeria. A social problem is an issue within the society that makes it difficult for people to achieve their full potential. Social problems in africa is broken into four parts. Major problems facing nigeria today the federal republic of nigeria or nigeria for short, remains the baby giant of africa.
Use system dynamics to gain insights into the problem. There are many factors that lead to the social problems in nigeria today. This is one of the major economic problems in nigeria today. Furthermore, nigeria s maternal mortality is reported to be 545 per 100,000 births. Contemporary social problems in nigeria and its impact on.
To me, the major problem of nigeria is lack of patrotism. 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. The author is not an employee of the united states government. The prevalence of maternal mortality in nigeria has become very disturbing as every birth procedure becomes a potential incidence, from the report above, there is at. Nelson mandela nigeria is africas most populous country with an estimated population of about 150 million and a land mass of 923,768 square.
What social issues does nigeria have today answers. It has become a great concern for researchers, educators and all education stakeholders over the years. The major indices of underdevelopment are perennial poverty, economic dependency, cultural chaos, and political instability. Major problems facing niger today africa and the world. Problems faced by undergraduate and diploma students and. It has expanding manufacturing, service, financial, technology, communications, and entertainment departments. A large portion of population lives below the poverty line. Nigeria in the last fifty years has been battling with the problems of development in spite of huge human, material and natural resources in her possession. Some social problems people are having today are that they cant make friends because too much bullying in. Nigeria comprises of 36 different states with abuja abuja has a total land area of about 7sq. I explore this latter issue with a study of the media in the united states over the past two decades and how corporate media have failed to address crucial social problems and have themselves become a social problem. The issues involved, prospects, problems and solutions. Even in relatively isolated, sparsely populated areas, a group will suffering social problem, part of this due to fact that any member of the society living close area then we would free from every social problem but.
We have written about this under the list of social problems. I am equally happy to have opportunity to speak on one of the important issues in the country today. An example of combating youth unemployment is the iyf work programme which provided more than 38,000 latin american youth with knowledge and skills they need to compete effectively in the 21st century labour market. It highlights the different barriers that people with disabilities face attitudinal, physical. Major challenges facing africa in the 21st century. The possible solution this problem is simply to diversify the nations economy. University the major problems facing undergraduate and diploma students and also help in identifying those problems that are peculiar to only male or female students and those common to both sexes.
However, the study failed to carry out any empirical analysis to back up theoretical findings. Top 10 major political problems in nigeria 2019 legit. Maternal mortality and maternal health care in nigeria. What are the socioeconomic problems facing nigeria that could be responsible for the. Social problems and the rise of terrorism in nigeria diva portal.
We made suggestions towards combating these problems. So, it would require a large scale to have sufficient organisational stamina and funds to overcome those problems. It is important to say that what is a social problem in one society. Poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, racism, and malnutrition are examples of social problems. Major problems facing nigeria include corruption, poor governance, political instability, unemployment, population explosion, religious and ethnic conflicts, diseases and environmental degradation. W estern europe at this period was swept w ith ravaging social chang es and associated social problems occasioned by twin. Ibitoye oyewole amos department of geography and planning science faculty of the social sciences ekiti state university, adoekiti ekiti state, nigeria. Major economic problems in nigeria today and solutions. The findings will also help students to have a better understanding of the reasons and sources of their problems, confront realistically. This puts pressure on the higher education system hence this post takes a look at problems of nigeria universities and possible solutions. The major victims of these acts of terrorism are the youths of the country. The united states is going through quite a bit of upheaval lately when it comes to social change. Poverty as a social problem its causes and solutions. If nigerians should believe in this country and do what is right and at the right time, i think our problems will be reduced.
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