NIGERIA AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY: THETHEATRE FOR DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE
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2011-05-07
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Abstract
Indices of development begin with the development of human
beings; human beings that will later develop other facets of the
society such as the economy, natural, mineral and all other
resources available in the country. Hence education is of
paramount importance in any nation. The globalization of nations
in the close of the 21st century further attests to this reality. It is
however sad that while the 'so called developed countries' of the
West are fast accelerating in terms of development, the same can
not be said about majority of the 'Third World Countries'. What
then are the problems facing such an oil-rich country as Nigeria
that has remained practically stagnant in the face of development?
This paper therefore seeks to explore some of the reasons for the
backwardness and the near stagnation of the country 51years after
attaining political independence.
The paper argues that the Top-bottom developmental policies
rather than the Bottom-top policies are largely responsible for this.
We conclude that using the Theatre-for -Development alternative
which encompasses the traditional nuances of communication; to
conscientize, promote dialogue, conduct research and encourage
Participation and awareness, sustainable development would be attained