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Development Planning in Nigeria: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects for Sustainable Growth (1962–2025)
This study critically examines the evolution, performance, and challenges of development planning in Nigeria from the First National Development Plan (1962–1968) to the National Development Plan (2021–2025). The paper adopts a historical and analytical approach to evaluate various development initiatives, including the Second, Third, and Fourth National Development Plans, the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP), Rolling Plans, Vision 2010, NEEDS, Vision 2020, and recent policy frameworks. The study highlights the objectives, achievements, and limitations of each planning phase, with particul…
