Political Globalization And Development In South East Of Nigeria From 2015 – 2023

Abstract

This study is an empirical examination of Political Globalization and Development in South East of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. The study is designated to; examine the impact of international political alliance  and coalition on development in south east Nigeria from 2015 – 2023 and to ascertain the impact of international nongovernmental organization in influencing political decision making on development in south east of Nigeria 2015 – 2023. The study was carried out in South East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria, purposive sampling was used to selected Abakaliki in Ebonyi State. The population for the study consisted of 367 residents in Abakalike. A sample of 191 respondents was drawn using Taro Yamane sampling Techniques. The research design adopted for the study is Descriptive Survey Research Design, a questionnaire developed by the researcher served as the instrument for data collection. Data elicited were computed into frequency table and analyzed using simple percentage, while the chi square for employed as the statistical tool for testing of the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study are as follows. Political alliance and coalition has significant positive influence on development in South East of Nigeria from 2015 – 2023, International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) has significant positive influence on political decision making on development in South East of Nigeria from 2015 – 2023. From the findings of the study, the study draws the conclusion. that political globalization has positive influence in social economic development, as it had to foster peace among neighboring countries, encourage international trade and consequently ensure the protection of right of citizens of state through the activities of International Non Governmental Organizations. It ensured that states complies with international treaties aimed at making the world a better place, where business and economic activities strives for the well being of all and sundry, and consequently offer the following recommendations; The Nigeria government should embrace international treaties most especially among African nations in order to foster peace and harmony conducive for socio, political and economic development. The government and other stakeholders should comply with international nongovernmental organizations in safe guarding the right of the citizens and ensuring implementation of policies aimed at achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria. Nigeria government at all levels should endeavor to promote civic liberties and political freedom of her citizenry, in other words, the interaction of her citizens with outside nations should not be restricted.