ABSTRACT

Nigeria is a nation with enormous potential. This potential has, however, been marred by numerous issues. Due to dysfunctional leadership and widespread corruption, which are all signs of weak, underperforming, or non-performing governmental institutions, poor governance has become the norm in Nigerian society. Many of the advantages of democracy, including as good roads, piped water, rural electricity, and healthcare facilities, have yet to be enjoyed by many Nigerians as a result of the poor performance of our leaders. What part does Plato's theory of justice play in this research study's approach to the problem of governance and leadership? How to resolve the leadership crisis that is impairing good governance in Nigeria currently seems to be the key issue. The battle for good governance in Nigeria and Plato's theory of justice will be covered in this essay using an explanatory and analytical approach. The study will examine how leadership and power are structured in contemporary Nigerian politics. It will contend that the country's weak leadership has stymied its enormous political and economic potential. It would also assess Plato's philosophy academically, as well as issues of class and the support for his conception of justice. In the end, it would show whether the idea is feasible in a developing nation like Nigeria.