Categorias: Todos - colonialism - exploitation - education - corruption

por Maia Young 4 anos atrás

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Causes of Poverty in Nigeria

Poverty in Nigeria is influenced by multiple intertwined factors. Corrupt political leadership has led to the misappropriation of funds, often diverted to service foreign debts or funneled into government megaprojects rather than essential public services like healthcare and education.

Causes of Poverty
       in Nigeria

Causes of Poverty in Nigeria

Foreign Debt

Used for
Importing goods
Government megaprojects

Developing oil and gas infrastructure

Maintaining strong forces
Cause of government underfunding
Lack of healthcare
Lack of education
$30.3 Billion

Corrupt Political Leaders

Stolen money taken out for debt
Civil war
Military dictatorships

Colonialism

Exploitation of resources
Grouped tribes together that had nothing in common
Different religions
Long held animosity between groups

Fragmented society

300 different ethnic groups