Is the conflict in Nigeria driven by religious ideology? What explains the persistent insecurity in parts of the country, particularly in the Northeast and the Northwest? These questions were at the centre of a recent conversation between Rachel Chason, West Africa Bureau Chief of The Washington Post, and Rev. Fr. Atta Barkindo, Executive Director of […]
The Kukah Centre (TKC), with support from the MacArthur Foundation, recently organised a roundtable with key stakeholders to hold frank conversations on strengthening social cohesion in Lagos State. The event which held on 11 July 2024 brought together representatives from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), civil society organizations, and individuals with strong ties to Lagos
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Before Nigeria’s formation, colonial rulers drew arbitrary boundaries that grouped diverse ethnic communities together, leading to long-term ethnic consciousness and subsequently, conflict. Post-independence, Nigeria has struggled to foster a unified national identity, focusing instead on state-building—developing institutions and infrastructure—rather than nation-building, which would create a shared sense of identity. The country remains deeply divided…
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