Authors : J. Obioji and Ogene A. Oyibe
Abstract: Nigeria is the country that housed over 250 ethnic groups with approximately 500 languages and variety of cultures, customs, religions, traditions; each of these struggle for supremacy which make the country great cultural diversity. Opinion revealed that these armed conflicts are recorded because Nigeria is ethnically heterogeneous and over populated. The thrust of this article is on harnessing Nigeria population strength for sustainable economic development, peace and security. These topics are always treated unconnectedly to political leaders and the public but addressing wisely necessitate considering interconnections therein. Scientists and researchers have warn that increasing population and consumption are undermining carrying capacity of the Earth though their advice has not been heeded as it is perceived as being contrary to some prevailing economic and social interests. This study draw some of the leading thought on population/economic related issues and how their will prosper development of sustainable economy, peace and security.
J. Obioji and Ogene A. Oyibe, 2020. Harnessing Nigeria Population Strength for Sustainable National Economic Development, Peace and Security. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 17: 52-58.