Course Description And ObjectivesThe courses enhance student’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, actions and incidents in the evolution of Nigeria towards nationhood. The course will also take the students through the political and constitutional developments of Nigeria from 1900 through the period of independence 1960. It will also explore the pre and post colonial era as it effect the socio-political structure of Nigeria, and describe to problems inherent in the Nigeria...
Attempts to define civil society have been very difficult and confusing and there is the problem of agreement as to whether the concept itself can be applied in Africa. Recent years has seen a proliferation of the literature about the concept of civil society and its contribution to peace. To borrow from Ekiyor (2008:1) defining civil society and identifying which organizations fall within the framework of civil society continue to be a challenge. According to her, the difficulty of conceptua...
The course introduces students to the comparative method of conflict resolution in Nigeria and beyond. The alternative methods of dispute resolution, proactive and reaction approaches to conflict resolution and management will also be examined. In addition English, Common and religious approaches to conflict management and resolution will be explored. Modern and Traditional approaches to conflict prevention and resolution will also be examined. Types and causes of conflicts, specific and gene...