United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 and Justice Administration in Nigeria: A Political Economy Approach

Ifedi, Francisca Obiageli and Ezechi, Kingsley C. (2022) United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 and Justice Administration in Nigeria: A Political Economy Approach. FULafia Journal of Political Science, 4 (2). pp. 45-62. ISSN 2872-5177

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Abstract

The Nigerian State is one that is in dire need of justice as a precondition for the peace and development it so much desires. In Nigeria, justice is highly commoditised, as it is made available to the highest bidder. This is the root of chaos and underdevelopment. Interestingly, Nigeria, being one of the nations that signed up for the SDGs, is seen to be progressively retrogressing in attaining the goals seven years on. SDG 16 (particularly targets 3, 5 and 6), the particular focus of this article, has not being given a pride of place in the Nigerian society. Building of strong institutions and fair justice administration, has been poor in Nigeria. This has inadvertently, created conditions of violence and underdevelopment in the State. In light of this, the study examines the political and economic forces that have made justice an elusive commodity for the common man, leading to the undermining of peace and development in Nigeria. Adopting the documentary method of data collection and political economy approach, the study found that the quest for peace and development in Nigeria has remained a pipe dream because of the high level of injustice prevalent in the State. The study therefore concludes and recommends that for peace and development to be attained in Nigeria, justice (SDG 16) must be a sine qua non in all levels of human interactions in the State.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 05 Jun 2025 12:22
Last Modified: 05 Jun 2025 12:22
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4769

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