Overview:
This course is aimed at unraveling the structure of the Nigerian Political Economy ranging from the roles of Agriculture in the economic development of Nigeria as well as industrial development in Nigeria.
The pattern of government expenditure in Nigeria is also look into with a view to ascertaining its infact on the masses etc.
At the end of the course the students are expected to possess adequate knowledge of what Nigeria’s political economy looks like and hence, will be able to give proper details about such areas as commercial Banking in Nigeria and their roles; the central Bank and functions; and the regulatory role of the CBN etc.
Course Objective
The objective of the course are to:
1. Unravel the structure of Nigeria Political Economy in relation to Agriculture.
2. Highlight the industrial development in Nigeria.
3. Outline various government expenditure patterns.
4. Outline the impact of government on the economy.
5. Give sufficient details about the role of commercial and Central Bank in the life of the Nigeria economy.
Learning Outcomes
On the completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss the structure of Nigerian Political Economy in relation to Agriculture.
2. Highlight the industrial development in Nigeria.
3. Discuss government expenditure pattern in Nigeria.
4. Outline the impact of government on Nigeria economy.
5. Outline and explain any 5 roles of the Commercial and Central Banks in the Nigeria Economy.
- Lecturer : Dr Cletus Okechukwu Amadi