POLITICS OF LEADERSHIP AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA AN APPRAISAL

Peter Ikechukwu Emejuru (PhD), Joseph Adekunle Bamidele

Abstract


The study provide an analyses to the causes of Nigerian’s underdevelopment with the emphasis being on underdevelopment. This study verify Nigeria’s underdevelopment and prospects for development. Findings for this research project are based on secondary data used. Dependency theory is used to verify Nigeria’s underdevelopment status. This research work is carried out to assess the cause of continued underdevelopment in Nigeria. Based on the findings, looters of public funds should be made to face the wrath of the law without fear or favour.


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