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Ethnic Pluralism and the Quest for National Cohesion: Confronting Division in Nigeria’s Postcolonial Polity.

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the complexities surrounding Nigeria's ethnic pluralism and how the resulting divide has impacted the country's political, social, and economic landscape in the post-colonial era. Drawing on social identity theory and conflict theory, the paper illustrates the connection between political crisis, identity reflection, ethnic categorisation, and national cohesion; the latter three being the integral roots of either a cohesive nation or, otherwise, a divided nation. However, thi

Source: Babcock University Journal of History and International Studies (BUJOHIS)

DOI: 10.61955/pbagnc

Author: Fajemirokun Fajemirokun

Institution: Babcock University

Language: English

Topic: Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria

Subfield: General Social Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7162499283