Abstract
The issue of ethnic conflict in Nigeria has become a burning national issue with its attendant problems. Its current predominance is reflected in the reports of various activities of ethnic militant in the country coupled with the high rising terrorism activities in the northern part of the country from which the traces of ethnicity problem cannot be totally ruled out. However, the issue now nationwide is no longer the recognition of ethnic conflict and its increasing threats to lives and properties but on how to curtail and manage it so that both human and material resources being used for such activities can be geared towards bringing about sustainable development in all spheres of life. The problem could best be tackled through deliberate and sincere efforts to change the behaviour and attitudes of the people to become their brothers’ keeper and tolerate one another. This could best be achieved upon the teaching of peace education in the schools. Therefore, this paper discusses ethnic conflict, reviews its trends and management and finally highlights the strategy for ethnic conflict resolution and management in Nigeria.
Highlights
Nigeria as one of the developing countries in the world is one of the countries where ethnic pluralism is well pronounced
The country has more than two hundred and fifty (250) different ethnic groups whose cultures and values vary widely. This has brought a lot of rivalries among the ethnic groups in Nigeria resulting into violence and skirmishes
This paper, attempts to examine the implication of ethnic conflict on sustainable development and to suggest how peace education can serve as antidote to ethnic conflicts in Nigeria
Summary
Nigeria as one of the developing countries in the world is one of the countries where ethnic pluralism is well pronounced. The country has more than two hundred and fifty (250) different ethnic groups whose cultures and values vary widely. This has brought a lot of rivalries among the ethnic groups in Nigeria resulting into violence and skirmishes. Ethnic conflicts have become the serious challenge of our times, coming as a result of the allocation of scarce resources, multiculturalism, religion, and militarization of ethnicity among others. Considering the importance of peace globally and the consequences of conflicts, it is very clear that Peace Education is very germane in the sustenance of socio-economic development of any nation and because of the benefits to be derived from its introduction into the school system it requires a widespread recognition. This paper, attempts to examine the implication of ethnic conflict on sustainable development and to suggest how peace education can serve as antidote to ethnic conflicts in Nigeria
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