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Abstract
Development is the priority of every government at all levels, both in developed nations and emerging economics of the world. Different governments adopt different strategies, depending on their disposition to achieve their developmental goals. The Nigerian governments in this light have applied different strategies at different times, all aimed at giving the Nigerian people a face lift. However, they do not seem to be there yet. The emergence of the internet through its various outlets and platforms has, however, brought about a total change in the people way of life. It has penetrated deeply in every aspect of human life, affecting our attitudes, values, perceptions, relationships and life generally. It has, in fact, become part of our everyday lives. Individuals, groups, corporate organizations and governments are taking advantage of the internet facilities to better their lots. Harnessing the full potentials of the social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and so on in advancing the general wellbeing of the Nigerian citizenry forms the main objective of this paper. It also acknowledges the challenges of engaging the social media in development considering the poor infrastructure, and as well suggests ways of minimizing or circumventing the challenges to maximize results. Keywords: Development, Internet, Social Media, infrastructure, Strategies