LEADERSHIP, CHANGING SOCIETY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE NIGERIAN EXAMPLE

AGUENE, IGNATIUS N. (2024) LEADERSHIP, CHANGING SOCIETY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE NIGERIAN EXAMPLE. GOUni Journal of Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, 12 (1). pp. 73-85. ISSN 2550-7265

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Abstract

In African traditional societies man was his brother’s keeper of family members carry along one another in their daily social and economic activities. Life was communal in nature which was group affair and informal being guided by internalized cultural elements. Culture is the way of life of a people. Colonialism introduced capitalism which destroyed the African communal life system where everybody was his brother’s keeper rather capitalism introduced individualism. The cultural elements which promoted peace were undermined in the name of civilization which have manifested in insecurity, corruption, selfishness ethnicity and disrespect for human life etc by Nigerians today. The coming of the Europeans and the amalgamation of 1914 by Lord Lugard brought different kingdoms, empires and states together under the name Nigeria. Instead of Nigerians utilizing their pluralistic nature by tapping the values of the various groups for social and economic development it has become a devastating force. Using descriptive and analytical approach with anecdotal evidence gleaned from a qualitative and historical literature on leadership, sustainable development, traditional and modern Nigeria society. The study revealed that Nigeria could not attain sustainable development because of gender inequality, corruption, non-separation of power, lack of African shard values etc. The blatant abuse and manipulation of the constitution, the erosion of the principles of the separation of power, lack of open political system, corruption, religious intolerance and abuse of minority right. Based on the findings, the study recommended amongst others that federalism promotes healthy competition among the diverse tribes.

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: 24 Aug 2025 13:19
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2025 13:19
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5234

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