Ethnic Diversity and Public Policies in Nigeria

Bibliographic Data

ID12320729
AuthorsAndrew Eke Ojie (Department of Sociology and Psychology,Delta State University , Abraka, Nigeria, corresponding author), Christian Ewhrudjakpor (Department of Sociology and Psychology,Delta State University , Abraka, Nigeria)
Year2009
Volume11
Issue1
Pages7-14
Publication date2009-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Anthropologist (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0972-0073 • E-ISSN: 2456-6802
PublisherKamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1080/09720073.2009.11891072
OpenAlexW62588356
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited3

Ethnic diversity, the albatross of many nations, has caused conflicts and wars all over the world. It has hindered the sustainable development of the culture of peace and equity in Nigeria. The objective of this article is to demonstrate the various public measures instituted to cope with the problem of ethnic diversity, and their effects. To achieve this objective, the article after an introduction deals with the conceptual framework, treats the theories of ethnic conflicts. A chronological view of the ethnic struggles and conflicts in Nigeria, policy measures to deal with the problem of ethnic diversity and their implications for nation building are treated. Finally, panaceas for the reduction of the problem of Nigerian ethnic diversity were treated

Cultural diversity · Development economics · Diversity (politics · Economic growth · Economics · Equity (law · Ethnic group · Political science · Global Political and Social Dynamics · Law

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