Covid-19 and job loss in Nigeria: A sociological analysis
Department of Sociology, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
Review
Comprehensive Research and Reviews Journal, 2022, 01(01), 001–010.
Article DOI: 10.57219/crrj.2022.1.1.0002
Publication history:
Received on 25 June 2022; revised on 03 September 2022; accepted on 05 September 2022
Abstract:
This paper is aimed at examining the effects of the novel COVID-19 pandemic on job losses in Nigeria. Secondary method of data collection was used, in which reports, journals and internet based articles were reviewed and content analysed. The paper reviewed both the natural origin theory and conspiracy theory of Coronavirus. Based on the literature reviewed, the paper revealed that the flare of the novel coronavirus in Nigeria has posed a serious threat leading to lockdown and closure of businesses which by implication has forced numerous employees of about 42 per cent to lose their jobs in various sectors of Nigerian economy, and nearly 40 million Nigerians are projected to lose their jobs by the end of the year 2022, arising from the fall in demand for and supply of goods and services, due to lockdowns, restriction of movement and social distancing measures among others, put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. The paper also revealed that there was a ban on social and religious gatherings, social distancing, wearing of nose masks, lockdown and imposition of curfews, travel bans, stay at home policy among others, as measures to stop or reduce the spread of COVID -19 in Nigeria. To cushion the effects of coronavirus on the economy of Nigeria, government provided both momentary and fiscal palliative measures for the most vulnerable, though the stimulus packages were commendable but ineffective for lack of appropriate parameters for its implementation. Arising from the above, it was recommended that employees should avoid putting all eggs in one basket, and for unforeseen contingency such as this novel pandemic, employees should have extra source of income by going into businesses like blogging, rentals, online advertisement, investment in stocks with high returns, writing e-books, investment in real estate, small-scale poultry or fish farming among others.
Keywords:
Covid-19; Pandemic; Job Loss; Nigeria
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