ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS IN KADUNA AND PLATEAU STATES: IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

📄 Project Abstract

The research problem of this study is Ethnic and religious conflicts in Kaduna and Plateau States and their Implications for the Socio- Economic and political development of Nigeria. The incessant ethnic and religious conflicts have become a major problem confronting the two states and the nation at large. The conflicts have resulted to the death of many Nigerians and the loss of property worth billions of naira. This has led to the expression of disappointment by well meaning people within and outside Nigeria. The researcher therefore researched into the root and remote causes of these conflicts. That was done through the historical method. Data was obtained from primary sources through oral interviews as they relate to the research topic. Six randomly selected local governments in Kaduna State and six Local Government Areas in Plateau State were used for the study. Secondary sources like the Library and Archives were consulted for data. The Internet was equally a great source of info...