A Review of the Barriers to the Nigeria’s Developmental Aspirations and the Socio- Philosophical Ways Forward

Phillips Olubiyi Department of General Studies Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria E-Mail: olubiyi.philips@federalpolyilaro.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

Development is assumed to be a predictor of whether or not a country is developing. Despite its multitude of people, natural, and material resources, a critical examination of Nigeria’s developmental projections indicates that the country has failed to meet the aspirations of its population. The goal of this research was to identify Nigeria’s development problems. This paper used a qualitative research approach and textual analysis to argue that there still exist a wide gap in Nigeria’s efforts to promote development because of various existential problems that has continued to present significant dangers to her development. These setbacks include, among others, include lack of adequate human resources to pursue and fulfill Nigeria’s developmental plans and policies, corruption, and a lack of visionary administration. This paper concluded that if some of these identified impediments are addressed, Nigeria will experience national development. Keywords: Development, Corruption, State of Infrastructure, Role of Philosophy.