This paper presents the dynamic linkages between infrastructure and economic growth in Nigeria. Economic development in Nigeria can be facilitated and accelerated by the presence of infrastructure. If these facilities and services are not in place, development will be very difficult and in fact can be likened to a very scarce commodity that can only be secured at a very high price and cost. In this study, two models are specified, and after applying the substitution method (reduce form equation), the two models collapsed to one which enabled the researcher to use OLS to run the regression. From the result, it is clear that infrastructure is an integral part of Nigeria economic growth. Underminding it (infrastructure) is underminding the growth and development of Nigerian economy. The study has shown that infrastructure is an intermediate goods and service for the real sector and a finished goods and service for consumers. So, if the real sector which is the engine of growth is to propel Nigerian growth and development, infrastructure should be given qualitative and adequate attention.
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