SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

AGUENE, IGNATIUS N. (2025) SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. Journal of Law and Sustainable Development. 1-2O. ISSN 2764-4170

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Abstract

The general objective is to find out whether sustainable development can be achieved without social justice in Nigeria. The theoretical framework of the study is anchored on Ambbedkarism which posits that justice has consistently involved notion of equality and the proportion of compensation. Ambedkar saw justice not alone as the distribution of material wealth among individuals but fundamentally as a way of life rooted in mutual respect, esteem and a sense of fellowship as equal members of society. Themethodology is largely descriptive and analytical with anecdotal evidence gleaned from qualitative and relevant literature on sustainable development, social justice, good governance. The materials included Primary and Secondary data. The findings suggest partial progress in SDGs projects in Nigeria. Challenges persist in effective implementation like lack of inclusiveness and gender inequality, the issue of corruption and top down development approach etc. The research implication is that social justice which is central in the sustainable development projects has not been properly addressed giving room to embezzlement of public funds meant for the SDGs projects. To be genuinely acetated Nigeria SDGs achievement by the set 2030 target, urgent and coordinated efforts are needed from the government, international, development partners, local government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. The originality and value of the research is manifested in the fact that the research revealed that social fairness is essential for sustainable growth significant sustainable development is unattainable without social justice. Social justice signified equitable rights and opportunities for all individuals within a nation. The integrity of the research is founded in the fundamental ideals of honesty, openness, fairness, accountability and stewardship

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 23 Aug 2025 10:38
Last Modified: 23 Aug 2025 10:38
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5169

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