Inter-Group Relations In Wukari And Donga Areas, 1900-1992: A Case Study Of The Jukun And Chamba Peoples

📄 Project Abstract

The study, Jukun - Chamba relations in the present dayWukari and Donga Local Government Areas of Taraba State seeks to understand the nature of interaction between the two ethnic groups. Contemporary discourse by many scholars posits that all inter - group relations are inherently conflictual and historical development of African people is assumed to be made up largely of conflict andviolent struggle. This gives the impression that African societies were characterized by anarchy. The history of the Jukun and Chamba relations has been characterized by conflicts especially at the initial stage of their contact, but the impression that the two communities never enjoyed peaceful intercourse has been examined and proved to be erroneous. A thorough appraisal of available sources about the Jukun and Chamba contact and interaction indicate that there were strong political, economic and socio-religious ties that bound the two communities together. The study has demonstrated that the interaction...