Annals of the Social Science Academy of Nigeria 16&17(1) 2004/5 DOI: 10.36108/ssan/54002.7161.0130
Whither Nigeria?
U. A. Igun
Delta State University, Abraka
Abstract
This paper examines the philosophical framework of Nigeria’s Economic Empowerment and development Strategy (NEEDS), its desirability, and the efficacy of its strategies. It argues that its philosophy has its roots in the African Alternative Framework to the Structural Adjustment programme (AAFSAP). The author concludes, based on a number of scenarios that the effectiveness of the NEEDS strategies are doubtful.