SELF-ASSESSMENT EXERCISE Discuss the relationship between social justice and national development in Nigeria.
4.0 CONCLUSION This study unit dealt with the relationship between social justice and national development in Nigeria. It is clear to you now that although social injustice has been reigning in Nigeria before and after independence, it is not a permanent condition. Social injustice can be eradicated in Nigeria.
5.0 SUMMARY In
this study unit, I introduced you to the relationship between social justice and national development in Nigeria. I also discussed the relationship between social justice and Human Rights. Therefore,
at the end of this unit, you should be able to Know the relationship between social justice and national development in Nigeria Understand what social justice actually means Know the relationship between social justice and human rights and Know if social injustice in a country like Nigeria can be eradicated etc.
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6.0 TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT Is it possible to eradicate social injustice in a country like Nigeria
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