The Search for Stability and Development in Nigeria: Highlights of Some Critical Factors

Abstract

ainst the backdrop of instability, underdevelopment and collapsing economy in Nigeria, this paper, explores the ways and means of ensuring stability in the country. Five key areas are identified and A examined as critical, urgent, and fundamental to the much sought-after stability and development First is the need to evolve a nall inclusive socio-political process, power sharing formula and a leadership recruitment process that will guarantee peace and stability. Second is the importance of quality education which is an important tool for mobilization of the citizenry who will drive the collective responsibility of social engineering. Value reorientation, research, planning and proper management of public resources are also considered as critical to push the Nigerian reawakening agenda. The paper adopts expository and critical methods. Procedurally, after providing the background for its point of departure and painting a picture of the current hopelessness and frustrations in Nigeria, the paper highlighted the critical factors that must be addressed to achieve the desired stability and development.