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Tribalism and Conflict in Nigeria: Identity, Power, and the Struggle for National Cohesion
By Ogbuenyi Precious Nkem Director of Development, Heart of Unity and Tolerance Foundation (HUT Foundation) Introduction Nigeria’s struggle with tribalism is neither incidental nor accidental. It is deeply embedded in the country’s historical formation, political economy, and everyday social interactions. From the early post-colonial period to contemporary electoral politics, ethnic identity has repeatedly surfaced as…
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Research Publication | Tribalism and Conflict in Nigeria: An Exploratory Survey-Based Study
Author: Ogbuenyi Precious Nkem, Director of Development, HUT FoundationPublication Date: 02/2025Length: 5944 wordsType: Research Paper Summary This research paper examines the persistent challenge of tribalism in Nigeria and its impact on peaceful coexistence and national cohesion. Drawing on sociological theory, historical analysis, and original survey data from young urban Nigerians, the paper argues that tribalism…
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The HUT Foundation School Visitation Project Kicks Off
On the 20th of October, 2021, members of the HUT Foundation carried out a sensitization program at JIP Heritage Academy, Jikwoyi Abuja. The team was given access to 60 students ranging from primary 3, 4, and 5. The Proprietress, Dr. (Mrs.) Joy Imaji, and the headteacher, Mrs. Blessing Uche, welcomed the team and directed them…
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World Teachers’ Day 2020
It is our pleasure to run the COVID-Teachers project around the period teachers are celebrated all over the world for the tireless, selfless, and almost thankless job they do. We all agree on the importance of access to a good education. This is intrinsic. Since the beginning of time, imparting knowledge and developing the human…
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Winning Entries of the 2019 Comic Competition Published
We organised a comic competition a couple of months ago and we have our winners. Besides the cool cash prizes that were won, the work of our two winners was featured in the maiden edition of our very own comic magazine.
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Digital Future of Nigeria: Potentials and Risks
On the 1st of August, 2019, representatives from the HUT Foundation attended the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Foundation’s one-day discussion roundtable on ‘The Digital Future of Nigeria— Potentials and Risks’. A key note speech was given by Chika Nwobi, founder of L5lab, where he discussed the growth of the Nigerian technological advancement from the early 2000s till date.…
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On the State of Prisons in Nigeria
Representatives from the HUT Foundations attended the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung policy dialogue on Current Issues of Concern in the Nigerian Prison System. The policy dialogue was held on the 13th of June, 2019 at Fraser Suites, CBD, Abuja. The first speaker, Mr. Sylvester Uhaa, the Executive/Country Director of Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants…
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Patriotism in Kids’ Football
On the 20th of April, representatives from the HUT foundation met with the Students of SAIONE Football Academy run by Super Eagle’s ex winger, Samson Siasia. We made young athletes understand that choosing to do the right thing not a function of how good their country is but because you are a good citizen. On…
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 2019 Security Forum Published
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) foundation held a Security Forum on the 4th of April 2019 at Fraser Suit, Central Business District, Abuja Nigeria. The topic of discussion was: INSECURITY IN NIGERIA – CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS. One of the representatives of the HUT Foundation was in attendance. The welcoming address given by Dr. Vladimir Kreck, the Resident…
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