Department of educational management, faculty of education university of port harcourt, rivers state, nigeria abstract the roles education and schooling play in contributing to sustainable development is the focal point of this paper. Precisely, this paper adopts exposition as a method of explaining how education can be harnessed for sustainable development. Adenipekun department of estate management, school of environmental studies, lagos state, polytechnic, ikorodulagos, nigeria abstract the state of rural development growth in nigeria has overtime impacted profoundly on all sectors of the national economy. The quest for sustainable development is not feasible without alleviating poverty drastically, empowering the youths, encouraging.
Key barriers to nigerias sustainable energy development sustainability and saving energy is important as we need to safeguard the future both for our planet and for the upcoming generation. 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. Field notes reducing postharvest losses in nigerias. D department of sociology faculty of the social sciences delta state university, p. Environmental policy and sustainable development in nigeria it should be noted that the achievement of individual potential through the state is a function of the carrying capacity of the earth environment. 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 skill development in science and technology education. Like every other member state of the united nations. All countries and stakeholders, acting in a collaborative partnership declared to implement the sustainable development goals including nigeria. Poverty reduction and sustainable development goals sdgs. 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.
Environmental education and sustainable development in nigeria. Sustainable human development is nothing but a dynamic framework that meaningfully provides people with job options, eliminates poverty and ensures equitable distribution of wealth in a society. While increasing fish production and productivity in the long term are practical strategies for addressing malnutrition in nigeria, reducing postharvest losses of fish is an economic and a rational strategy of increasing value of aquaculture businesses that lead to sustainable economic development. It therefore uses secondary sources of data such as text books, journals, magazines, newspapers and the internet. Human security and sustainable development all over the world hinges on successful environmental sustainability. Strategies for achieving sustainable development in nigeria. B 1 abraka, nigeria abstract the paper examines insecurity and sustainable development in nigeria with special emphasis on the boko haram insurgency. Sustainable development is a method of differences in the interrelationships. The boko haram debacle in nigeria ogege sam omadjohwoefe ph. Sustainable development goals united nations in nigeria.
The paper examines corruption as a challenge to sustainable development in the fourth republic. Education and sustainable national development in nigeria. Financing smes which constitute over 50% of business in nigeria could be a critical role towards achieving sustainable economic growth and development. The impact of infrastructural development on the gross fixed capital formation gfcf of nigeria. Introduction managing progress towards sustainable development rather than focusing on economic growth as an end product has remained at the core of the policy advice of the world bank and other development agencies for developing economies. In this research work on the effect of sustainable infrastructural development on economic development of nigeria. Hence, the paper recommends some possible means that are open to attain sustainable development in nigeria, especially with regard to the decline of the problem of urbanization and urban. Jul 23, 2012 energy and sustainable development in nigeria.
Ethnic conflict and sustainable development in nigeria. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the millennium development goals in nigeria. This country report documents what nigeria has achieved over the last 20 years in our quest for sustainable development. It is the relationship between insecurity and sustainable economic development in nigeria that constitute.
Environmental education and sustainable development in. Conclusions and useful policy recommendations were made based on the above descriptive designs. Corporate governance and sustainable development in. Strategies for financing universal basic education for. We conclude that environmental accounting is imperative for sustainable development and therefore suggests that all companies operating in niger delta area should imbibe environmental accounting as. This report focuses on the sdg 16 as sustainable and inclusive governance is widely recognized as one of the greatest weaknesses in nigeria since its independence.
Many people when they hear or read about the word poverty will automatically think and look at poverty as being simply a lack of money. Chapter three from green bonds to sustainable development. Nigeria s path to sustainable develeopment through green economy. Energy availabilty is crucial for the economic growth of any nation in the world today. Statement of the problem there is the general outcry that universal basic education has not produced the desired objectives as stipulated in the federal republic nigeria national policy on. This research brought to limelight that all around the world, local governments, the private sector and even the civil society are. Introduction nigeria as one of the developing countries in the world is one of the countries where ethnic pluralism is well pronounced. Pdf this study investigated the problem of urbanization and urban unemployment in nigeria and how it affects the sustainability of nigeria economy. The researcher examined the effect of sustainable infrastructure on the gross domestic product gdpof nigeria.
Rural water supply and sustainable development in nigeria. It highlights our policies, programmes and activities. Nigerias 2004 national policy on population for sustainable. Federal republic of nigeria implementation of the sdgs a. To move on the path to sustainability, we can either go for energy supplies that. By 1akintoye victor adejumo and 2opeyemi oluwabunmi adejumo abstract in recent time, the concept of sustainable development cannot be overemphasized. Since the early 1980s, the term sustainable development has been used widely and.
Pdf this study investigated the problem of urbanization and urban unemployment in nigeria and how it affects the sustainability of nigeria economy find. To achieve this in nigeria, the relevant focal points for sustainable development must be identified and addressed. In this research work, attempt was made to conceptualize corruption and sustainable development. Sustainable rural infrastructural development in nigeria. The aim of this paper is to look at the development of infrastructure in nigeria as a panacea for transforming educational sector for sustainable national development. Innovation for sustainable development otega okinono 1, danni salleh 2 phd, appm, alpbm 1 school of government, college of law, gov ernment and international studies. Chapter pdf available january 2012 with 9,570 reads. Environmental pollution and sustainable development in nigeria. The paper will access the challenges of sustainable housing development shd and provision through a sociotechnical innovation systems sis approach. Infrastructural development in nigeria a panacea for. Pathways and policy options report of simulationbased scenario analysis of sdgs attainment using the integrated sustainable development goals model for nigeria en.
One of the challenges facing education in nigeria is the death of infrastructure due to poorinadequate funding. Effect of sustainable infrastructural development on economic. Education for sustainable development esd can function to educate, train and undertake research to contribute to the sustainable development of the nigerian society. Omole catherine ohunene 1, ozoji bernadette ebele 2. Access to clean, affordable and reliable energy are necessities in achieving a sustainable development in the modern world. Challenges of sustainable development in nigeria academia. Economic diversification for sustainable development in nigeria. Pdf challenges of sustainable development in nigeria. Strategies for achieving sustainable development in nigeria hrmars. The content and years of basic education differs around the world. Sustainable development involves consideration of three aspects of reality, namely. Education, sustainable development, developing nations, nigeria introduction my paper is a contribution to addressing the challenge of underdevelopment in nigeria using education as a tool. Exploring education as a tool for sustainable development in nigeria nnabuo, peter o.
Nov 26, 2015 president of nigeria muhammadu buhari. The paper analysis the various dimensions of the social, political, economic and other conditions in nigeria that have, over the years, affected the peace, security and sustainable development of the country. The environment provides the required resources necessary for the actualization of individual potential. Science education and sustainable development in nigeria. Additionally, focused group discussions, comprising accounting academics at a premier nigerian university was convoked to also throw light on the. Legal perspectives by imamtamim, muhammad kamaldeen 1.
The paper therefore focuses on the education sector and human capital development, using secondary sources of data. Nigeria was a signatory to agenda 21 in 1992 and has been introducing policies in its systems which include laws that serve the three. 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. The policy has a 2015 end date for most targets, and aims to improve standards of living and quality of life for nigerias people by addressing the complex. The impact of insecurity and poverty on sustainable economic. A sustainable approach to economic development in nigeria. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through. Statement of the problem the issues bordering on sustainable development are unending owing to heartfelt yearnings for ages to acquaint ourselves with the goal of sustainable economy. In 2005, nigeria adopted the national policy on population for sustainable development 2004, the second such strategy in the nations history. Federal republic of nigeria implementation of the sdgs. Arguments in favour of english as a tool for sustainable development in nigeria we will be looking at english language as a tool for sustainable development in nigeria in the areas of education. Sustainable development goals sdgs the nigerian way. Oghenekohwo corresponding author department of educational foundations, niger delta university, wilberforce island, nigeria email.
The english language and sustainable development in nigeria. This global momentum has at its heart a promise to leave no one behind. Skill development in science and technology education for sustainable development in nigeria. Legal perspectives by imam tamim, muhammad kamaldeen 1. Ethnicity, ethnic conflict, peace education, social justice, sustainable development 1. Entrepreneurship and economic development in nigeria. Unfortunately, low quality of education is often received in poor regions or in countries where resources are not properly managed. In a nutshell, human beings are at the centre of concern for sustainable development. To move on the path to sustainability, we can either go for energy supplies that has no carbon release, or find ways to use less energy. The policy has a 2015 end date for most targets, and aims to improve standards of living and quality of life for nigeria s people by addressing the complex. Literacy education and sustainable development in developing societies jonathan e.
At the united nations summit on 25th september, 2015, world leaders adopted the agenda for sustainable development, which includes a set of 17 sustainable. Nigeria sustainable development the united nations. Development as a vehicle for freeing humanity from. Women entrepreneurial activity has tremendously contributed to socioeconomic impact on rural. Sustainable development involves consideration of three aspects of. With regards to the methodology, the paper was based on systematic qualitative content analysis. Strategies for achieving sustainable development in. The sustainable development goals sdgs, also known as the global goals, were adopted by all united nations member states in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Economic diversification for sustainable development in. 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. European journal of sustainable development 2014, 3, 1, 3346.
Quality education however leads to acquisition of relevant skills and knowledge required for sustainable development and could be achieved through formal and informal education. The english language forms a key factor to sustainable development in nigeria. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the. In conclusion, the research offers education and human capital development as the key remedies to the challenges of good governance and sustainable development in a democratic nigeria. The non formal aspect of education has to be looked into. Once identified, a likerttype research questionnaire was drawn to elicit information from the respondents. There is now a transition to an agenda which embraces the three dimensions of sustainable development, while still ensuring that poverty eradication as its.
To this end, i am calling on all mdas at states and national level to key into the sustainable development goals in their annual budgets so that nigeria can achieve at least some of the goals and. What are the key issues that have to be addressed in order to steer the country towards sustainable development. Voices around the world are demanding for leadership role and direction in the fight against poverty, inequality, and climate change. The idea of sustainable development is mindful of the counsels of environmental specialists on the harmful effects development is causing and the support giving to development by those in the field of economics without regards to the environment. Afp photodon emmert in september this year, under a relatively quiet banner, the sustainable development goals.
The united nations summit for the adoption of the post 2015 development agenda was held 25 27 september 2015 in new york and convened a high level plenary meeting of the general assembly. Holmen 2001 contends that pursuing both ends of what is sustainable and development are difficult to pin down, and so it is a wonderhow we can avoid. This paper focuses on the importance and effects of improving critical infrastructure for sustainable development in nigeria towards the realization of vision 20. The sustainable development goals sdgs is the new global targets for improving people. Environmental accounting and sustainable development. Besides, key developmental areas that require sustainability in nigeria are addressed. Every nation should be sensitive to ensuring the sustained viability of its economy and development. The media, development communication, and governance in.
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