Youths and Community Development in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper addresses the issue of youths and community development in Nigeria. It states that Nigerian
rural sector is characterised by abject poverty, neglect, poor coordination and supervision of rural
development programmes. It also submits that Youths are engaged in continuous efforts in mobilizing
rural youth for community development and self-help projects. The paper finally identifies problems
associated with youths community development programmes and concludes that success can only be
achieved if the whole community is committed.