-
Civil Society And It’s Impact On Democracy In Nigeria From 2003-2013
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 2]
Page 2 of 2
-
-
-
For
democracy to survive in Nigeria there is need to have vibrant civil
society organizations that will champion government reforms, confront
corruption, advocate respect for human rights and defend democratic
processes and institutions. Some scholars like Ihonbere (1995), Osaghue
(1997) have argued that the role of the civil society organizations in
the third world countries cannot be ignored in the consolidation of
democracy.
Over the years, the impact of civil society has not been
felt on Nigeria's democracy because of long military rule in Nigeria.
The military dominated the political scene for so many years. It was in
1999 that the military handed over government to the civilians. Since
then, the country has been trying to sustain its nascent democracy with a
lot of challenges. These challenges can be surmounted where there are
vibrant civil society organizations' operating in the country. As noted
earlier, civil societies exist to champion reforms, confront corruption,
advocate for human rights and promote and defend democratic processes
and institutions.
Nigeria seems to have imbibed democratic norms as
we have in advanced democracies like North America, Europe etc. Our
elections are characterized by intimidation in politics of the country. A
clique seems to have taken the political leadership of the country.
There are cases of god fatherism and its like. This kind of situation
calls for active civil society organizations in the country that will
make the political leaders to be awake to the responsibility of
delivering good governance.
The researcher, being aware of the role
of civil societies and their increasing numbers in our country decides
to embark on this study with the aim of finding out the impact they have
had on Nigeria's fourth republic.
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 2]
Page 2 of 2
-
-
ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research work examines the role of Civil Society organizations in promoting democratic governance in Nigeria from 2003-2013. Over the years, Nigeria has been battling with political, religious, economic, social, educational and electoral problems. Also there have been the problems of ineffective governance, corruption, poor service delivery just to mention but a few. The researcher believes that such societal ills as corruption, mismanagement of public funds, electricity failures and extra ... Continue reading---
