Ethnicity, religion and the stateTowards overcoming the challenge of ethno-religiousconflicts in Nigeria

Authors

  • Saint Gbilekaa University of Abuja, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5952/53-0-200

Abstract

Ethno-religious clashes have proved to be the most violent instances of intergroup crises in Nigeria. This article reflects on the challenge posed by ethno-religious conflict in Nigeria and the many ways in which it manifests itself. Two dangerous catalysts of ethno-religious conflicts are identified, namely a capitalist mindset aimed at participating in or controlling the distribution of material wealth or the nation’s natural resources, as well as the desire for political control or the desire to use political power for selfish or sectarian interests. Finally, suggestions are made as to possible steps that may be taken by the Nigerian government, at all levels, in order to curb and ultimately to prevent the recurrence of ethno-religious conflict.

Author Biography

Saint Gbilekaa, University of Abuja, Nigeria

Professor of Theatre Arts at the University of Abuja, Nigeria, on leave of absence as Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Benue State, Nigeria

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Published

2012-11-07

How to Cite

Gbilekaa, S. (2012). Ethnicity, religion and the stateTowards overcoming the challenge of ethno-religiousconflicts in Nigeria. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 53(Supp 1). https://doi.org/10.5952/53-0-200

Issue

Vol. 53 No. Supp 1 (2012)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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