Journal of Contemporary Society and Education

Abstract

The quest for meaningful development among nations has led to unending discussion among scholars and policymakers on
critical sectors like industrialization, education, security, human rights, political institutions, governance, economy, and migration. The importance of these sectors to society's overall development ensures that scholars and experts are continually engaged in brainstorming, deliberations, research, and critical thinking on possible ways of addressing this dilemma. Despite
these spirited efforts and including external support, attaining meaningful development remains elusive in Africa. While these
challenges have persisted, there is an urgent need to close this gap in tandem with the Sustainable Development Goals of 2030.
African leaders, scholars, policymakers, and even experts must continue to engage this issue in a broader perspective to address
this developmental tragedy and equally attain equal status with their western counterparts.