This research is concerned with the investigation of the interrelated nature of human development conditions and dynamics and the current level of the strategic environment in Nigeria. The review of the relevant literature entails that the contribution to human development in Nigeria is positively associated with a vast array of fields and domains that shape the ongoing progress of the country. These aspects of strategic development are related to the strengthening of its economy and business environment. Apart from that, it can create good conditions for health services enhancement, better education availability, as well as the elimination of diverse types of social inequities. Aligned together, these domains that largely rely on the human development dynamics create a positive framework for the better level of the strategic environment in Nigeria and empowerment of its position as a country.
The current research of Campbell entails that Nigeria uses the human resources for the creation of the better condition of inclusive growth . This concept presupposes that human capital development is used as the basis for the sustainable growth that is translated into the ongoing empowerment of the entire economic system of the country. To exemplify this statement, it is possible to note such outcomes as GDP growth, poverty reduction, and a boost of rates of employment can be turned into a productive process. All of these strategic achievements are predominantly based on the efficient labor force. At the same time, the research notes that the country’s economy has to be “pro-poor” in order to be inclusive since the average person living in Nigeria is not characterized by the substantial level of income . Therefore, it is apparent that the investments into the human resources development can help the country attain the income equality and more sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
At the same time, the strategic advancement of Nigeria does not exclusively depend on the current state of its economy, being also conditioned by the domains of education and health. The Country Development Cooperation Strategy report that outlines the perspectives for the rise of Nigeria notes that these fields are directly interrelated with its economic level. The report explains that the major inequities in education arise due to the poor distribution of responsibilities of sector-related agencies, improper planning and management, as well as inadequate monitoring and evaluation . It is apparent that the focus on the human resources that are involved in the education management will lead to the considerable growth of the level of literacy of the nation that is actually rather low and needs to be addressed.
Referring to the use of human capital for healthcare improvement, the study by Campbell notes that it has to be related to the provision of health facilities . Also, the scholar notes that it is crucial to enforce the agenda of on-the-job training, education, and better job opportunities for Nigerian people to contribute to the rise of the healthcare quality level. Aligned with the increase in the education and literacy rates, these aspects can be the real drivers of the strategic development of Nigeria that will be also conditioned by the elimination of social inequities that are closely interrelated with education and health.
All things considered, it is apparent that Nigeria is a state that is characterized by the utmost level of potential. Yet, the emerging challenges in terms of the human development domain considerably hinder the process of social and economic rise of the country, undermining its strategic development. At the same time, it is crucial to mention that since currently, Nigeria faces the unprecedented level of human development dynamics, it is already paving its way to success, aiming to harness these drivers for the sake of effective strategic positioning of the country.
- Campbell, Omolara A. “Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Human Development in Nigeria.” Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 4.7 (2017): 79-95.
- United States Agency for International Development Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria). Country Development Cooperation Strategy. 2015-2020. United States Agency for International Development Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria), 2015.
