PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL STUDIES ON STRATEGIES TO ATTAIN INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AGENDA 2063 IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Agenda 2063 according to African Union Commission (AUC) is a shared strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development and a global strategy to optimize the use of Africa's resources for the benefit of all Africans. This study explored the perspective of social studies on strategies to attain inclusive growth and sustainable development of Agenda 2063 in Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey design was used and lecturers and post-graduate students in the study area were used in the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select samples for the study. A total of 384 respondents were used in the study in line with Krejcie and Morgan table of sample size selection. Questionnaire was designed through extensive literature review to attain the objectives of the study and was duly validated by relevant experts. The data analysis was done using percentages and frequency counts, arithmetic means, standard deviations and independent samples t-test. The study among others revealed that poor planning and monitoring, inadequate funding, pervasive corruption and mismanagement were among the perceived causes of development plans failures in Nigeria. It was also found that harmonization of the existing policies, efficient and consistent information dissemination, setting realistic goals, the need for accurate and non-politicised data and plan discipline were among the perceived strategies to attain Agenda 2063 in Nigeria. The study in the light of the foregoing made some policy recommendations which include; a need to fight corruption and indiscipline, a need for adequate grassroots mobilization, a need for purposeful and visionary leadership at all levels, a need to diversify the nation's economy, a need for public private partnership among others.