A Historical Analysis of Ethnic Conflict in Nigeria

Nonfiction, History, Africa
Cover of the book A Historical Analysis of Ethnic Conflict in Nigeria by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel, GRIN Verlag
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel ISBN: 9783656317067
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: November 22, 2012
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
ISBN: 9783656317067
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: November 22, 2012
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2012 in the subject African Studies, grade: none, , course: International Studies and Diplomacy, language: English, abstract: Observably, most developing countries are ethnically diverse. Ethnic diversity may lead to increased civil dissonance. The National Question in Nigeria is probably one of the most complicated in the world with her over 250 ethnic groups and 120 different languages spoken in the country. The colonialist while pretending to carry out a mission of uniting the warring ethnic groups, wilfully and systematically separated the various Nigerian people thereby creating a suitable atmosphere for conflict. With the heterogeneous nature of the country, the tendency of the various nationals is towards parochial consciousness at the expense of national consciousness. This paper, therefore, relies on content analysis as its methodology to examine ethnic conflicts in Nigeria. It also examined the fundamental causes of ethnic conflicts in the country and identifies the possible issues for resolution. The paper also proffered suggestions on how to curb ethnic conflicts in future Nigeria.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2012 in the subject African Studies, grade: none, , course: International Studies and Diplomacy, language: English, abstract: Observably, most developing countries are ethnically diverse. Ethnic diversity may lead to increased civil dissonance. The National Question in Nigeria is probably one of the most complicated in the world with her over 250 ethnic groups and 120 different languages spoken in the country. The colonialist while pretending to carry out a mission of uniting the warring ethnic groups, wilfully and systematically separated the various Nigerian people thereby creating a suitable atmosphere for conflict. With the heterogeneous nature of the country, the tendency of the various nationals is towards parochial consciousness at the expense of national consciousness. This paper, therefore, relies on content analysis as its methodology to examine ethnic conflicts in Nigeria. It also examined the fundamental causes of ethnic conflicts in the country and identifies the possible issues for resolution. The paper also proffered suggestions on how to curb ethnic conflicts in future Nigeria.

More books from GRIN Verlag

Cover of the book Mezzanine-Kapital. Neue Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten für den Mittelstand? by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Stress - notwendiges Übel oder selbstgemachte Pein? by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Performing the Border by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Der zweite Italienzug Ottos III.: Der 'römische Erneuerungsgedanke' by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Why Africa is unlikely to achieve the Millennium Development Goals? by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Wie viel Elite(n) braucht eine Gesellschaft? Elitetheorien und ihre Rechtfertigung by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Die Erfahrungskurve. Grundlagen und Anwendung in der Unternehmensführung by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book The Punk and Hardcore Youth Subcultures in the USA Since the 1980s by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Die Lebensphase Jugend, beleuchtet unter der strukturellen Dimension 'Arbeit' by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Österreichische Konjunkturtheorie aus heutiger Sicht by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Der Phönix im Vergleich zweier spätantiker Gedichte und seine Funktion als Allegorie by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Persönlichkeitsmerkmale als Prädiktor für Gruppenleistung. Ein Überblick zum aktuellen Forschungsstand by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Das japanische Gesundheitssystem. Analyse anhand verschiedener Kriterien by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Die negative Feststellungsklage im internationalen Rechtsverkehr by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
Cover of the book Finanzierung und Umsetzung von Bildungsangeboten in Übergangssystemen. Das Projekt Jobstarter Connect by Osadola Oluwaseun Samuel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy