Unity in Diversity and National Security: The Nigerian Situation
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This paper takes an exploratory look at the issues of ethn icity in Nigeria from a hi stori ca l perspective. It shows
the interplay between ethnic ri va lry and the challenges of Nationa l Sec urity which have in the current
dispensation become very compellin g with rampant cases of bombings. terrorist attacks. murder, mayhem and all
sorts of vices in some parts of the country. The paper belie\·es in the princ iple of "U nity in Diversity'". for in it
lies our strength as a people, including the protection of our nasce nt democracy. In addition. it believes that such
debilitating issues concerning culture and religious differences, including po litical affiliation s should not hinder
the relative peace and stability which we have hitherto enjoyed in Nigeria, regarded as the most populous black
Nation in the world. The paper further tries to proffer solutions towards enhancing our unity in spite of our
diversity including how issues of insecurity can be addressed in Nigeria
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H Social Sciences (General), HM Sociology