Attitudinal Change and Democratic Values: Option for Nigeria’s Development

Abstract

Contemporary Nigerian nation is undergoing a process of democratization-in search for a better society. However, many existential problems arising from the polity pose potent danger to the well-being of its citizens’ peace, stability, and development of the country. This paper investigates the most possible way out of this ugly situation and having viewed this despicable situation, which gets worse by the day, notwithstanding the enormous human and natural resources the nation is endowed with argues that, the way to salvaging the situation lies in conscientious attitudinal change of the citizenry and the time-tested-and proven guiding provision of democratic values would solve the problem and bring about the much needed development and flourishing of the country. This paper therefore recommends education of the citizens and their enlightenment to bring about this needed result