Strategies for building resilient communities in Nigeria in the era of covid-19 pandemic

Building a resilient community is very pertinent since no community is immune from disaster both natural and man-made. The novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) pandemic is one of such disaster that has affected most countries of the world, including Nigeria. This study highlighted the significant impact of this pandemic on the economic, health and educational systems of the country. The study further discussed several strategies which could be applied to build resilient communities in Nigeria even in the face of Covid-19. These strategies will empower the citizens of the country to recover from the harsh effects of the pandemic and continue contributing to sustainable development in the country.This study also proposed that to recover from the negative effects of Covid-19, small and medium scale business development should be encouraged through tax incentives, favourable loans and grants among others; furthermore, capacity building and skill development of youths should be prioritized to strengthen communities during and beyond the pandemic.