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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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