Ethnicity, Religious Conflicts, the Citizenship Question and Nigeriaas National Transformation

Ethnicity, Religious Conflicts, the Citizenship Question and Nigeriaas National Transformation

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Abstract

Ethnicity, religious conflicts and the citizenship question are intense in Nigeria and have not only produced identity formations by individuals and groups contesting for scarce economic and political resources but demands for rights and justice or perceived injustices. Invariably, such contestations produce recurring unresolved conflicts. In this theoretical examination of the issues, the study has found out that the failure of government and constructed historical factors have failed to address these issues which continuously impede the attainment of core national objectives and policies as the national transformation programme and overall development of the country. However, with concerted policies that will create and enhance national unity and integration, including institutional reforms, strengthening and good governance, the challenges of ethnicity, religious conflicts and citizenship would be overcome for a more prosperous Nigeria.

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Makmis Mark Dakyen, Edmond P. Zungdet. 2014. "Ethnicity, Religious Conflicts, the Citizenship Question and Nigeriaas National Transformation". Global Journal of Human-Social Science - H: Interdisciplinary GJHSS-H Volume 14 (GJHSS Volume 14 Issue H5).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJHSS

Print ISSN 0975-587X

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citizenship conflicts ethnic group ethnicity national transformation Religion State

Submission ReceivedDecember 13, 2013
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Accepted December 31, 2013
Published January 15, 2014

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