UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARD

The enduring conflict between indigenes and settlers in Nigeria has escalated over time, resulting in persistent and often violent communal disputes. These conflicts have inflicted significant harm, including widespread community devastation, loss of life, displacement of millions, and severe human...

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Main Author: MICHEAL GODWIN OKOLIKO
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Language:English
Published: Federal University Wukari 2024-06-01
Series:International Studies Journal
Online Access:https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/335
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description The enduring conflict between indigenes and settlers in Nigeria has escalated over time, resulting in persistent and often violent communal disputes. These conflicts have inflicted significant harm, including widespread community devastation, loss of life, displacement of millions, and severe human rights violations, particularly impacting vulnerable populations like women and children. Despite governmental efforts to mitigate these conflicts, the fundamental issues remain largely unaddressed, with governance structures often struggling to manage the crises effectively and provide lasting solutions. This article examines the underlying factors contributing to intra/inter-communal conflicts arising from indigene and settler rivalries in Nigeria, utilizing the lens of elite theory. By comprehensively analyzing these factors, a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics at play is gained, allowing for the identification of potential avenues for meaningful intervention. This study adopts qualitative research design to arrive at its conclusion, finding and recommendation. It is imperative to recognize that these conflicts are deeply entrenched in historical, social, economic, and political factors that have shaped Nigeria's societal landscape.
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spelling doaj-art-6573f286df9348c6a3e3625bb41fb8bf2025-02-10T10:00:31ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492024-06-0182UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARDMICHEAL GODWIN OKOLIKO0Kaduna State University, Kaduna The enduring conflict between indigenes and settlers in Nigeria has escalated over time, resulting in persistent and often violent communal disputes. These conflicts have inflicted significant harm, including widespread community devastation, loss of life, displacement of millions, and severe human rights violations, particularly impacting vulnerable populations like women and children. Despite governmental efforts to mitigate these conflicts, the fundamental issues remain largely unaddressed, with governance structures often struggling to manage the crises effectively and provide lasting solutions. This article examines the underlying factors contributing to intra/inter-communal conflicts arising from indigene and settler rivalries in Nigeria, utilizing the lens of elite theory. By comprehensively analyzing these factors, a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics at play is gained, allowing for the identification of potential avenues for meaningful intervention. This study adopts qualitative research design to arrive at its conclusion, finding and recommendation. It is imperative to recognize that these conflicts are deeply entrenched in historical, social, economic, and political factors that have shaped Nigeria's societal landscape. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/335
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UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARD
International Studies Journal
title UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARD
title_full UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARD
title_fullStr UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARD
title_full_unstemmed UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARD
title_short UNVEILING THE ROOTS OF ENDURING COMMUNAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: INDIGENE-SETTLER RIVALRY AND THE PATH FORWARD
title_sort unveiling the roots of enduring communal conflicts in nigeria indigene settler rivalry and the path forward
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