The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities
Vol. 3 No. 02 (2026): The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities (ESSSH)

The Islamic Perspective of Economic Development: The Challenges in Nigeria

Yisa Olorunda Balogun (Department of Liberal Arts, School of Humanities, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Feb 2026

Abstract

Economic development is a very important factor in any given society. The onerous of the development lies on government and individual scholars, both within and outside a given country. The evaluation of economic development enables the government to know the position of the economy of a given country. This assists in finding means of improving the economy; guide on policy formulation, fostering accountability, transparency, sustainable growth and development. It guides the country on how to improve on her Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The paper examines the concept of economic development, characteristics of economic development such as increment in national income, improved standard of living and structural transformation. It discusses the significance of economic alleviation of poverty through Zakat, Mirat and Ajo Adako (periodic thrift). Different economic developmental challenges in Nigeria like poverty, politics, and tribalism were also discussed. Our recommendations include eradication of corruption, stabilization of democratic system and avoidance of religious biased, most especially in Nigerian politics.

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esssh

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Humanities Social Sciences

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ESSSH - The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities is a peer-reviewed journal and open access three times a year (February, June, October) published by Eastasouth Institute. ESSSH aims to publish articles in the field of Sociology and Social Sciences, Anthropology, Psychology, Political ...