There is no doubt that the present power crisis afflicting nigeria will persist unless the government diversifies the energy. Project topics on sustainable development in nigeria. Federal republic of nigeria implementation of the sdgs a. Chevalier 1980 is that, the history of the oil industry is the history of imperialism. The sustainable development goals are a collection of 17 global goals set by the united nations in 2015. Every development takes its toll on the environment. Afp photodon emmert in september this year, under a relatively quiet banner, the sustainable development goals. The environmental management for sustainable development act. This article raises some fundamental question such as. The policy development facility ii was a flexible, rapidresponse facility that supported champions of changeprimarily federal ministers, but also other highlevel government officials such as the office of the vice presidentto implement economic and social policies that further reduce poverty in nigeria pdf ii supported the nigerian government in making its ministries. People do hide under the cover of national interest to project and protect their own individual or group interest. The generated revenue is not effectively invested on diversification of the economy to develop a robust and stable economy.
Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services based upon which the economy and society depend. The post2015 agenda should take into account the critical lessons learned on the two ways in which culture fosters sustainable development. In nigeria, studies have been carried out on the effect of entrepreneurship development on the problem. For the sustainable development of zanzibar and matters related thereto enacted by the house of representatives of zanzibar 1 preliminary provisions 1. This study focuses on the comprehensive outline of nigerian cadastral system in the dispensation of sustainable development. Prof ben nwabueze has suggested that nigeria was not a state until amalgamation in 1914. The boko haram debacle in nigeria ogege sam omadjohwoefe ph. Nov 26, 2015 president of nigeria muhammadu buhari. It is the contention in this paper that though sustaining the environment and protecting our ecological resources are important in the discourse of sustainable development. Unfortunately, low quality of education is often received in poor regions or in countries where resources are not properly managed. This set of 17 goals imagines a future just 15 years off that would be rid of poverty and hunger, and safe from the worst effects of climate change. How nigeria can achieve sustainable development goals the. Quality science education depends upon recognizing an affirmation of freedom of inquiry and expression of. Introduction history is replete with the recurrence of violence and discrimination as orchestrated by the activities of extremists and religious fanatics in nigeria and in.
The content and years of basic education differs around the world. This act may be cited as the environmental management for sustainable development act, 1996 and shall come into force upon assent by the president. Nigeria in the 1980s compelled nigeria to start viewing environmental matters more seriously and begin to enact environmental regulations. Zaria historical kingdom and province, nigeria britannica.
In addition, experience show that this critical task which ought to draw input from critical sectors and be a bottomup process operates in the reverse. Since the adoption of the sustainable development goals sdgs, nigeria has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the sdgs promise through leadership and ownership of the implementation process. Nigeria operates mono commodity petroleum based economy. At undp, we are building on our support through provision of technical support to the office of the senior special advisor to the president on.
This approach is in line with the sustainable development goals, agenda 2063 of the african union, national recovery and development plans such as. Ibietan, jide and ekhosuehi, oghator 20 trends in development planning in nigeria. It highlights key policy, institutional and regulatory measures put in place to create necessary enabling environment for mainstreaming of sdgs in national policies, plans and programmes, and its coherent coordination. The thrust of this paper therefore is to examine the pattern of rural and community development in nigeria, especially in those areas which have the greatest impact on the lives of rural dwellers. Journal of sustainable development in africa, 15 4.
The desired result is a state of society where living conditions and resources are used to continue to meet human needs without undermining. The kingdom is traditionally said to date from the 11th century, when king gunguma founded it as one of the original hausa bakwai seven true. National interest and national development the term national interest is characterized with inconsistency. The objective was to produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing our world. Millennium development goals will be an opportunity to address the direct nexus between culture and the achievement of the mdgs. In a situation such as this, national interest does have a negative contribution to national development. The environmental management for sustainable development. Overview of cadastral system in the dispensation of. Naude 2011 draws the conclusion that entrepreneurship will contribute to growth and employment creation in advanced, emerging and least developed economies alike. How nigeria can achieve sustainable development goals. Introduction history is replete with the recurrence of violence and discrimination as orchestrated by the activities of extremists and religious fanatics in nigeria and in most sub saharan african nations. Although much has been discussed in the existing literature about the region, it has continued to generate fresh debates and new issues over the politics of representation, the politics of oil, and the appropriation of political. Resilience for sustainable development in the lake chad basin. So leaders from these countries created a plan called the sustainable development goals sdgs.
Nigeria sustainable development knowledge platform. Education and sustainable national development in nigeria. Economic diversification for sustainable development in nigeria. The desired result is a state of society where living conditions and resources are used to. Sustainable energy involves the provision of energy services in a sustainable manner, which in turn necessitates that energy services be provided for all people in ways that, now and in the future, are sufficient to provide the basic necessities, affordable, not detrimental to the environment, and.
Pdf the history of community banking and its role in. A case of study the niger delta adelaja odutola odukoya department of political science, university of lagos, akoka, yaba, lagos, nigeria. Air transportation development and economic growth in nigeria. National interest and national development in nigeria. Federal republic of nigeria implementation of the sdgs. We intend to establish that the pattern of development of the rural areas was not meant to improve the lives of the rural dwellers. A short history of sustainable development a short history of the concept of sustainable development could begin with the us governments national environmental policy act nepa of 1969. Assessing sdgs implementation in nigeria punch newspapers. The theme, zgreen economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty. Nigeriapolicy development facility phase ii pdf ii. Whereas 5 years ago culture was mentioned in only less than 30%. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the millennium development goals in nigeria.
A paper presented at the 11 th annual convention of unana. The task here is to examine corruption as a common denominator of nigerian political leadership since independence. The dominant position of britain in the balance of power equation. What are the key issues that need addressed in order to steer the country towards sustainable development. Constitutional development options for sustainable development in nigeria introduction it is necessary for a better understanding of the subject to state briefly the constitutional history of nigeria. To turn these demands into actions, world leaders gathered on 25 september, 2015, at the united nations in new york to adopt the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. By contrast, sustainable development in relation to land or property allocation within the context of developing world has been rarely explored.
Pdf challenges of sustainable development in nigeria. Zaria, historic kingdom, traditional emirate, and local government council in kaduna state, northern nigeria, with its headquarters at zaria q. The impact of the air transport sector was analyzed by nwaogbe, wokili, omoke and asiegbu 20, they reported that the air transport sector has contributed immensely to the economic development of nigeria and the entire globe in two other ways. By 1akintoye victor adejumo and 2opeyemi oluwabunmi adejumo abstract in recent time, the concept of sustainable development cannot be overemphasized. This report provides information on progress and status of implementation of the sustainable development goals sdgsin nigeria. Background of the sustainable development goals undp in.
Since the early 1980s, the term sustainable development has been used widely and. Available records on the history of the political development of nigeria since independence have shown that the reins of government has always fallen into the hands of. We intend to establish that the pattern of development of the rural areas was. 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. Development planning in nigeria has suffered from lack of coordination and harmonization of programmespolicies both within the tenure of an administration and those succeeding it. Nigerias niger delta is an engaging phenomenon in view of its history, complexities, paradoxes, and challenges. The essentials of sustainable development of urhobo land in nigeria. This is due to some sociopolitical challenges that border on individual interests and poor socioeconomic orientations that militate against industrialisation of the economy.
Science education and sustainable development in nigeria. Resilience for sustainable development in the lake chad. Newly adopted sustainable development goals could transform the continent. Political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through. These explain the very poor nature of plan articulation which. The paper will access the challenges of sustainable housing development shd and provision through a sociotechnical innovation systems sis approach. There is a growing interest for culture as an integral part of the broader development debates at country level. A short history of sustainable development rethinking. Today, 60% to 70% of the nigerian population does not have access to electricity. Omole catherine ohunene 1, ozoji bernadette ebele 2. Access to clean modern energy services is an enormous challenge facing the african continent because energy is fundamental for socioeconomic development and poverty eradication.
Stakeholders working to achieve the united nations sustainable development goals sdgs in nigeria, said the nation could address extreme poverty and other social challenges if the country. A short history of the concept of sustainable development could begin with the us governments national environmental policy act nepa of 1969. The sustainable development goals sdgs are a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Quality education however leads to acquisition of relevant skills and knowledge required for sustainable development and could be achieved through formal and informal education.
Sustainable development also raises questions that are not fully or directly addressed in u. Insecurity and socioeconomic development in nigeria. Objective of the study generally, the study armed at identification and evaluation of policies on human capacity. Boko haram insurgency, religious violence, ethnic politics, terrorism, sustainable national development 1. Economic diversification for sustainable development in. Aug 31, 2018 this approach is in line with the sustainable development goals, agenda 2063 of the african union, national recovery and development plans such as the buhari plan for north east nigeria, and the. A new sustainable development agenda voices around the world are demanding for leadership role and direction in the fight against poverty, inequality, and climate change. Journal of nigeria studies volume 1, number 2, fall 2012 political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. Socioeconomic development embraces changes taking place. Can the present oil and gas environmental regime achieve sustainable oil and gas exploration and production in nigeria.
Energy and sustainable development in nigeria sustainable energy involves the provision of energy services in a sustainable manner, which in turn necessitates that energy services be provided for all people in ways that, now and in the future, are sufficient to provide the basic necessities, affordable, not detrimental to the environment, and. B 1 abraka, nigeria abstract the paper examines insecurity and sustainable development in nigeria with special emphasis on the boko haram insurgency. Globalization and sustainable development in africa on jstor. Final year research project topics, ideas and materials in pdf, doc download for free. A case of study the niger delta adelaja odutola odukoya department of political science, university of lagos, akoka, yaba, lagos, nigeria telephone. This act came largely in response to the 1969 santa barbara oil spill, which had a devastating impact on wildlife and the natural environment in the area. To achieve this in nigeria, the relevant focal points for sustainable development must be identified and addressed. D department of sociology faculty of the social sciences delta state university, p.