EFFECTIVE SOCIAL WORK SERVICES

AN IMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ATTAINMENT OF NIGERIA’S VISION 20.20.20

Abstract

Nigeria’s vision 20:20:20 is a laudable blueprint for accelerated socio-economic development of the country. This review paper revisited the vision and points out the relevance of social work services to its attainment. This paper argues that effective social work services in Nigeria is a crucial element which will speed-up and complement efforts towards attainment of goals of vision 20; 20; 20. The paper called for strengthening of social work services by training more personnel, involving them in planning and providing them with requisite tools for effective discharge of their functions in Nigeria.