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Hi guys we are a new platform hoping to make a difference in social media sphere in naija. Our mission is simple, to identify the day-to-day challenges our people face in the country. We do not have all the solutions to the issues but with your contribution we would attempt to lighten the burden by discussing possible solutions to these problems.

We face social issues daily which in turn affect our collective existence as a society. Some of them can only be solved when we identify them

This article highlights some of social problems in Nigeria and their reasons, counting on your contributions to proffer solutions to  many problems bearing in mind the current situation of things in the country.

 What are social problems? 

Social problems are widespread behavior or conditions that are  frequent among majority in a particular society and have bad effects on the society beyond what is seen as ethical and simply appropriate. Social problems include issues that lessen the usual living of people in society beyond an appropriate level. Social issues are however distinguished from economic issues; however, some issues (such as immigration) have both social and economic aspects

Some social problems we have listed here include:

● National identity-  Nigeria is a country born out of the amalgamation of the southern and northern Nigeria. Our nation is made up of a large number of ethnic groups with a lot of identity differences. So, Nigeria still struggles to have one identity because of the too-many identities already present in the country.  

How do you think we can solve this issue? 

Some people are of the opinion that to deal with the issue of national identity Nigeria should first deal with the issue of state of origin as this tends to tribalise the nation rather than unifying it. Do you agree?

● Corruption - A high level of corruption has broken down a system meant to function and unify us as one. The corruption we are talking about here is not just the one practiced in the governance. Corruption in Nigeria is very visible on every level, from the intricate part of the government to the corners of the street. 

How do you think we can solve this issue? 

Its widely believe that Nigerians all-over are corrupt, is this true? what can be done to correct this perception? Many people have advocated to the scraping of  jumbo pay to Nigerian legislators and other politicians as this tends to be the root of all corruptions in Nigeria, its even believed that politics has relegated to the backdrop the culture of hard work as there now seem to be a new culture of get-rich-quick which has eaten deep in our fabrics, so much such that young people are now more involved in criminal activities such as cyber-crime popularly called yahoo-yahoo and others in a bid to getting quick wealth.

● Inequality -  is another major societal problem in Nigeria. Equality is not necessarily when people are equal in all things. However, in our society, this concept does not work. There are ethnic, gender inequality and inequality based on societal class. 

How do you think we can solve this issue? 

This argument has been to and fro for many years now, some people advocate resource control like in the case of the Niger-delta where for decades oil has accounted for the nation's wealth creation without visible signs of development in the region where this oil is exploited. Do you agree with this school of thought ? Other cases of inequality have been identified in the area of national appointments government in and out of administration, every now and then serving administration appear to favour their regions when appointing cabinet members, this too is largely responsible for the massive failure for many decades now as often appointments are seldom made on merit.

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● Poverty More than seventy percent of Nigerians are living in poverty. Most Nigerians cannot afford to eat three good meals in a day. For some to eat at least one is a big problem. Let's not even mention being able to live in good condition and in a healthy environment. This is a root of more societal problems like crimes, diseases, high mortality rate, and other major issues. 

 
How do you think we can solve this issue?

● Insecurity and insurgencies Also, there is a high level of insecurity in Nigeria. There are different insurgencies found in the country like the Boko Haram insurgency, Fulani insurgency, militancy, widespread kidnappings, and many others. All these have a serious negative impact on living conditions in the society. People live in fear due to the destruction of lives and properties among other things.

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● Tribalism Nigerians associate more with members of their tribe than people from other ethnic group and want superiority over the others. That is why we have a lot of tribal conflicts today which are threatening the stability of Nigeria as one state.

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● Poor standard of education and illiteracy There is an ongoing decline in the educational system in Nigeria. This is majorly a result of corruption and irresponsible leadership in the government. More than half the women in Nigeria can neither read nor write. The situation with the male population is a bit better. However, the quality of literacy among the ones that can write and read is very poor. A lot of people are without proper skills to do well in the society. It is a leading cause of the low standard of living and high dependency in Nigeria today.

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● High level of unemployment The level of unemployment keeps rising day after day. The amount of unemployed graduate and the ones who simply have jobs and not an actual occupation is very high. Now it is a big problem in Nigeria and a factor resulting in other societal problems.

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● Domestic violence It is another major problem in Nigeria today. There has been an increase in these kinds of incidents in the past few years. These are majorly relating to violence and abuses against women and children. In most cases, victims have no place to run to for proper help and also can’t speak out about the existing problem. It seems that the government and the people are not doing much to curb this.

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● High morbidity and mortality rate Nigeria faces an increasing rate of diseases among the populace. The mortality rate, especially among children, is very high. This is as a result of the poor health care, poverty, and also a lack of proper education. A lot of people can’t afford good and basic health care and the health system is also broken. As a result, people suffer and die, while in other countries the medical advancement has solutions to many health problems. Poverty in Nigeria Causes of social problems in Nigeria There are many factors that lead to the social problems in Nigeria today. But below is a list of some key factors that are the root of these problems:

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● Corruption and bad leadership We have written about this under the list of social problems. It is the foundation of most of the social problems in Nigeria today. The level of corruption and neglect of responsibility by politicians are major causes of the most crisis in Nigeria today.

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● Numerous ethnic groups with lots of differences Nigeria is made up of a lot of ethnic groups. Each of these groups have individual deep culture. The differences breed inequality, conflicts, division and it also makes it difficult to work together for a common goal.

How do you think we can solve this issue?
 

 ● High population and rapid population growth The population of Nigeria is over 180 million. The available tapped resources and amenities are not enough to cater for the large population. So, it is one of the key reasons for unemployment and poverty in the country.

How do you think we can solve this issue?

● Poverty and illiteracy Poverty and Illiteracy are also major causes of some social problems and they are big social problems on their own. It is what leads to crime, insurgency, high morbidity, and mortality rate, etc. 

How do you think we can solve this issue?
 

● Unemployment This is one of the leading causes of social problems and it is a social issue itself. When people are unemployed, they lack money and this situation breeds other social problems. Boko Haram bombings Before we conclude, let us talk about some solutions that can address these social problems: 

● Good governance and responsible leadership. 

● Justice and fairness need to be upheld. 

● The level of educational standard needs to be raised. Programmes aimed at increasing the literacy level should be taken seriously. 

● Security.

 ● Creation of jobs and a business friendly environment. 

● Sensitization and education of high level. If these things can be put in place it will go a long way in tackling most of our social problems. These problems are not just for the government only to solve. Yes, good governance is the foundation on which solutions can be established. It is still the responsibility of every member of the society to tackle these problems. Together if we identify each challenge and work as one, most of these problems will be solved. 

Problems listed by Johnson Olawale