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| National Integration and Challenges of Nation Building in Nigeria |
Dr Chukwurah, Daniel Chi Jnr., Nwachukwu Tochukwu S., Dr Desmond O. Nnamani, Okeke Martin Ifeanyi Ph.D
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Abstract:
Nigeria is a heterogeneous entity with diverse ethnic and cultural affinity, the invasion of British colony among various ethnic nationalities was independent at its own pace. The Nigeria state opted for a stable multi-ethnic nation but the complex nature anchored on ethnic diversity, uneven distribution of resources without accountability due to institutional arrangements and quest for leadership baton has relegated national integration to the background. The paper examines integration and nation building to autocracy, inclusive, exclusive and approaches to democratic principle. The apparatus of democratic institution has not promoted stability in the multi-ethnic nation of Nigeria, national integration can only be achieved if government institution with the backbone of federal character principle, national boundary commission, revenue mobilization and fiscal commission takes pride of its place. The challenges of national integration can be tackled when the constitutional democracy inculcate tolerance among one another to enhance national development.
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