Nigeria s Strong Economic Track Record Burden Of Disease

Nigeria is the largest Sub-Saharan country in Africa and has a population of around 173 million people. The population is very diverse. It has over 200 ethnic groups, with three tribes known as the Yoruba (West), Ibo (East), and the Hausa (North). These tribes speak nearly 500 different indigenous languages (World Health Organization, 2015). Nigeria has the largest natural gas reserves in Africa and is also the biggest oil exporter on the continent. What this means in terms of global health is that Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa with an estimated GDP of 510 billion USD, which surpasses South Africa’s economy by over 200 billion (World Health Organization, 2015). This type of economic growth can reduce poverty, improve standards of living by offering proper education, provide quality healthcare, and repair infrastructure, which will help reduce injuries related deaths. 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