Nigeria (Changing Face Of...) - Hardcover

Rob Bowden; Roy Maconachie; Rob Bowdon

9780750242684: Nigeria (Changing Face Of...)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075024268X ISBN 13: 9780750242684

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2003

At the start of the 21st century, there is a mood of optimism in Nigeria. A civilian government, led by President Obasanjo, has passed laws to reduce corruption and promote foreign investment. There are signs that the economy is improving. But will this lead to good healthcare, strong education and reduced poverty for Nigeria's youthful and rapidly growing population? Meet the people of Nigeria and learn about the diversity of their lives from a mobile phone saleswoman in Abuja to a conservation officer in Okumu National Park. It includes maps and graphic panels showing statistics and fact boxes about size, flag, population, religion, currency and language.

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About the Author:

Rob Bowden is a development geographer who has taught international Environment and Development causes at the universities of Sussex and Brighton. He specialises in African issues and has written several children's books about the region. As well as writing, he runs an educational resourcing and consultancy company. He is a keen photographer and some of his images are used in his books. In 1999 his book 'Journey Through Africa' was highly commended by the Geographical Association and he has also been commended for his great contribution to education.

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