Ethical Implications of Discriminatory Economic Policies of the Nigerian Government: The Case of the IGBO in Business

• Authors: Oparah Thaddeus Akagbulem , Akpa Ejike
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Ideally, the government of any nation is in a contract with the citizens for protection of life, property and freedom while the citizens are obliged to obey government laws. Moreso, the government is to discharge her duties without discriminating against any person or group. In Nigeria there are economic and administrative policies that discriminate against the Igbo nation resulting in dire consequences. Since economic policies make or mar the wellbeing of citizens especially in business, the need for fairness, equity, and justice in the formulation and execution of policies is unquestionable. The Igbo of South East Nigeria, who are very active in business and entrepreneurship, suffer untold disadvantages and massive economic losses due to the lopsided and discriminatory economic policies churned out by successive Nigerian governments. Here we examine and argue against such policies based on their ethical implications and effects on individual and national development.

Keywords

EN

Discrimination; economic policies; Igbo in business; ethical implication; marginalization

• Publisher: Instytut Filozofii i Socjologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk; Fundacja Filozofia Na Rzecz Dialogu
• Journal: Dialogue and Universalism
• Year: 2024
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 189-205

Contributors

author

Oparah Thaddeus Akagbulem

• Madonna University Nigeria.

author

Akpa Ejike

• Madonna University, Nigeria.