Globalization and human rights in Nigeria

Abstract

The study interrogates globalization and human rights in Nigeria. Scholars are divided on their views on the relationship between globalization and human rights. The proponents are of the view that globalization favours the developing countries and makes their countries to join global market, shift from production of raw materials to manufacturing of goods and services for rapid growth and development. While the opponents view globalization as an evil wind that blows no good to the poor countries. Nigeria return to democratic governance in 1999 raises the hope that human rights abuse in the globalization will reduce. On the contrary human rights violation is on the increase. This study is aimed at examining how has globalization impacted on human rights in Nigeria. Data for the study were generated through secondary sources. The study used trend research analysis in analyzing the data, the Neo-liberal theory was applied, as it encourages the idea of dependence by the capitalist countries. The study discovered that globalization has not impacted respect for human rights in Nigeria. The study recommended among other things, that Nigeria should punish human rights offenders and create a conducive environment to allow for cordial relationship of globalization and human rights.