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Navigating Colonial Legacies and its Varying Impacts on Nigeria’s Development
Abstract
The long-lasting effects of colonial legacies on Nigeria's growth in the 20th and 21st centuries
are examined in this study. Nigeria's colonial past has resulted in structural inequality,
governance issues, and socioeconomic gaps that persist even after the country gained
independence in 1960. Through the integration of post-colonial theory with a historicalanalytical framework, the study critically examines the socio-political and economic aspects of
Nigeria's development trajectory. The long-lasting effects of colonial legacies on Nigeria's
growth in the 20th and 21st centuries are examined in this paper. The issue being addressed is
how Nigeria's potential for equitable development has been hampered by the enduring effects of
resource exploitation, cultural hegemony, and colonial administrative frameworks. Through the
use of a mixed-methods approach that incorporates qualitative analytical research, the study
demonstrates how colonial practices have influenced current governance, ethnic conflicts, and
economic underdevelopment. The research shows that colonial legacies have contributed to
cyclical poverty and instability by strengthening corruption, exacerbating regional inequities, and
impeding national integration. Furthermore, the study notes that young people in Nigeria are
becoming more conscious, which is resulting in movements that support accountability and
structural change. The results stress how important it is that Nigeria take a proactive approach to
decolonization, redressing historical wrongs and promoting inclusive governance. A few of the
recommendations include to improve participatory governance frameworks to empower local
people, invest in infrastructure that spans regional boundaries, and adopt educational reforms to
encourage critical historical understanding. This study emphasizes how crucial it is to
acknowledge and deal with colonial legacies in order to create a sustainable future for Nigeria's
growth
