Essay on Nigeria: A Country Headed in the Right Direction

All four ruled quite viciously, using media censorship, secret police, and propaganda to maintain power. Everything was under their control, and no one was allowed to resist without punishment. Each leader had an image that was perfectly polished and not to be tainted. These leaders were described as charismatic and loyal, as they knew how to garner support from the people in their regime without catering to any sort of democratic methods. Today this is recognized as a cultist practice, which certainly has many negative connotations. However, many civilians still saw the benefits of this type of government. Many of the problems that plagued countries had been lifted. Economies were stabilized, and even thriving in many cases. Unemployment rates lowered drastically, and workers were generally treated with respect. Some of the issues even went unnoticed, such as censorship, as the general public would have no idea that this was occurring. Their lives consisted of listening to their government and reaping the benefits, which was preferred to a life of independence and

A common issue that existed in both regions before and after independence was that many people were dissatisfied with the racial hierarchy implemented by their ruling

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African history is extremely important because it contributes to the overall understanding of world history. The historical interaction between Africa and America created a platform for national capitalization. Nigeria is one of the most populated countries in Africa and more specifically it consists of one of the highest amounts of ethnics groups. Nigeria consists of over three hundred different ethnic groups. Language, culture, and values are what differentiate ethnic groups from each other.

West Africa Has always been Stateless society before colonialism. The fact of relying on family lineages worked well for African societies. Unfortunately, the 18th-19th century

The government had become divided into two over the problems that were being started in the country. One of the first incidents was the

What is surprising by most is how Africa is one of the largest known continents and being one of the richest when it comes to natural resources. However, the countries that make up Africa and the people living in these countries are known to be living in devastating poverty. How can it be that this plentiful continent of natural resources, Africa’s people are living in poverty and living in the poorest conditions? With Africa being such a rich continent of natural resources why are the countries within Africa so poor? Take for instance, the countries Ghana and Nigeria There are many countries within Africa but the main focus will be on the country of Ghana and the country of Nigeria. Both countries are poor and the people there are in poverty. Ghana has been struggling with poverty and being poor for quite some time and has been slowly trying to work its way out of poverty. In an article called “Microenterprise financing preference” There have been some laws now put in place to try and reverse the poverty and help Ghana. (Osei‐Assibey, E., Bokpin, G. A., & Twerefou, D. K., 2012). Nigeria has also been quit poor for some time and the people struggling with poverty.

Also then British ruled Nigeria from 1900 to 1960, different areas were commonly reclassified for administrative determinations. The struggle between the Igbo and Hausa made it simpler for the British to consolidate their power in the state. At the same time the Mongols introduced Central Asian

and faced many difficulties. Because of their new government, they had to figure out a

By 1906 British controlled Nigeria. Britain ruled through existing political institutions rather than establishing a whole new administrative network. African officials were set up, and in most cases not accepted by the mass of the people but were able to rule only because of the British power that stood behind them. The important decisions were made by the British Governor, and the African rulers soon lost all of their authority. Under the British, railroads and roads were built and the productions of cash crops were encouraged. The country became more urbanized as cities grew in size and importance. Africa continued to have no role in higher level government issues. In 1947, Great Britain declared a constitution that gave the African authorities a greater voice in national affairs. Three major political parties developed: The National council of Nigeria, the NCNC (National Convention of Nigerian Citizens) and the NPC (Northern People’s Congress). The constitution failed by 1952 and a new one, solidifying the division of Nigeria into three regions replaced it in 1954. In 1954 the Eastern and Western regions became internally self-governing, and the Northern region as well in

European men have traveled into Nigeria preaching their beliefs on Christianity. THe majority of the Umuofian people are against this new religion being forced upon them. While others are joining to regain a feeling of acceptance. Some are understanding of these changes while others are trying to force the new religion out.

The Igbo people of Nigeria were in dismay when the British imperialism took over their tribe. Like many instances of a larger group overthrowing people there is bound to be backlash from those people. The British completely overturned their traditional way of life to the point that many of the people were leaving such as the sons of Umuofia who have “gone their several ways”. At the start the British provided a new language, allowed Nneka to keep her twins due to the new religion, and introduced trade into their non-existent economy, but as they began to use the tribe Okwonkwo turned on them. They ended up having a negative impact on the tribe rather than a positive one. Forcing them into their own government and violating their religion was

During the New Imperialism, many regions in Africa were colonized by European nations. In 1885, European powers, such as Portugal, France, Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Belgium, gathered altogether at the Berlin Conference, deciding on who gets what African colony. One of the regions was Nigeria. Without consulting the natives, the British took over Nigeria during the Scramble for Africa. Indeed, Nigeria did not wanted to be colonized, so they demanded for independence by creating a constitution legislated by the British and by electing a prime minister and a governor-general to lead their country. They elected Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, from the National Population Commission of Nigeria, as prime minister, and Nnamdi Azikiwe, from the National

the North Region of Nigeria. While Muslims can be found in all parts of Nigeria, their strongest footholds are among the Hausa and the Yoruba. The Igbo Christians in the North were not likeable. The Muslims wanted to start the Sharia law in some areas whereas Christians would not stand for it. There were many tensions between the two religions. The people from both religions to their faith very serious and if anyone tried to disturb them then it was war.

In the global economy, issues of poverty has for some time been at the centre of developmental goal of nations. The poor nations are eager to come out of poverty; the rich nations are evolving welfare strategies to improve the quality of life of their people. Poverty has been defined in many ways by several scholars, but what seems to be a general consensus is that poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon. According to (Narayan and Petesch 2002) Poverty is regarded as lack of financial capability to obtain basic need of life such as food, cloth, shelter as well as lack of access to education, health care and security. While some school of thought mirror poverty from absolute perspective and conclude that it is possible to