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The paper highlights five basic age groupings (with varying levels of cognitive development) found in every healthy human population, namely; infancy, adolescence, adulthood, middle age and old age; and describes Nigeria as a country with an expansive population profile. The paper discusses the conflicting characteristics of youths who are in the majority in Nigeria, and stresses the need and ways to nurture (educate) and empower them to apply their skills and intellect for sustainable community and rural development in Nigeria.
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In-Text Citation: (Ifenkwe, 2012)
To Cite this Article: Ifenkwe, G. E. (2012). Mobilizing and Empowering Youths for Sustainable Community and Rural Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 1(2), 151–159.
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