CONFLICTS AND CONFLICTS RESOLUTION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

 This research investigates Conflicts and Conflicts Resolution in Nigeria: A Case Study of Shia Crisis in Zaria Local Government Area Kaduna (2010-2015), Conflicts without doubt, are generally an inevitable incidence of human existence and interaction. This is owing to the fact that our society is made up of human beings with varied characters, interest, wishes and desires. Despite the enthusiasm that greeted religions in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State and Nigeria in particular. The methodology used in this research by the researcher to collect data was survey research design, in the theoretical framework the conflict trap theory was adopted for the research. For the research findings it was found out that many factors which range from the struggle for power by corrupt politicians, religious leaders and international bodies due to the high level of poverty as pointed out by the respondents are the major causes of religious and the rationale for delaying Alternative Dispute Resolution in Kaduna State in particular and Nigeria in general as indicated in Table 4.11,4.12,4.12 and 4.10 in chapter four . Also Conflicts have impacted negatively on the socio-cultural activities with great effects on the economy of the nation; Alternative Dispute Resolution in Kaduna State Courts in particular and Nigeria in general is a viable option for speedy access to justice in Nigeria which will be less expensive and be time saving. Recommendations, the study recommended on some option to speedy access to peace in Zaria Local Government Area. Finally, there should be Confrontation of the realities of religious minorities, which may have been neglected in the dynamics of the Nigerian power and resource struggle. We must ensure that political, social and economic development strategies are integral parts of a well focused approach to conflict resolution, prevention and peace-building efforts. The inclusiveness of nation building, equitable political representation, social justice, mutual respect and tolerance among the diverse groups that make up the country must be ensured. Also the government should Identified potential sources of religious conflicts through rigorous individual and institutional research

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  TITLE                                                                                                                            PAGES

   Title              -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -                -   i                                                                         

    Declaration    -        -           -           -           -           -           -           -                       -           -       ii

    Approval     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -                   iii                                                                      

    Certification-           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -       iv                                        

    Dedication--           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -       v    

    Acknowledgements            -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      vi   

    Table of contents- -             -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      vii  

     Abstract   - -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -                  -xi    

 CHAPTER ONE:   GENERAL INTRODUCTION

 1.1 Background to Study      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -        1

 1.2 Statement of Research Problem               -           -           -           -           -           -      -      -      5

 1.3 Research Questions                      -           -           -           -           -           -           -      -      -      6

 1.4 Objectives of the Study   -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      -       6       

1.5 Significance of the Study-   -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -        -       -   6

1.6 Scope of the Study and Limitations of the Study         -           -           -          -        -           -      -    7

1.7 Definitions of Relative Terms       -           -           -           -           -           -      -     -     -   -       7

1.8   Organisation of the chapters-      -           -           -           -           -           -     -        -      -         8

 

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

2.1   Introduction-       -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      - 9

2.2 The Concept of Conflict-  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      -      -      9

2.3 Conditions Creating Conflict Situations--           -           -           -           -           -       -          11

2.4   Stages of Conflict -         -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -    -       -     12

2.5 Manifestation and Sources of Conflict-   -           -           -           -           -           -       -      -   13

2.5.1 Security Related Manifestation of Conflict-     -           -           -           -           -           -      14

2.5.2 Political Manifestation of Conflict-       -           -           -           -           -           -           -      14

2.5.3 Economic Manifestation of Conflict-    -           -           -           -           -           -      -     -     14

2.5.4 Social Manifestation of Conflict ethnic and communal conflict-     -           -           -   -14

2.5.5 Religious Manifestation of conflict-           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      15

2.5.6 Ethnic and Communal Conflict-            -           -           -           -           -           -           -      15

2.6 Role of Law in Society -   -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      -           17

2.7 The 2015 Shiites Nigeria Military Conflicts in Zaria L.G.A-       -           -           -           -      18

2.7.1   The Shiites and Nigeria Army’s Conflicts in Zaria L.G.A-     -           -           -           -      22

2.8   Shias Parallel Government Conflicts in Zaria-    -           -           -           -           -           -      23

2.9 Factors that Precipitated Shias Conflicts in Zaria -          -           -           -           -           -      24

2.10 Impact of Shias Conflicts and Conflicts Resolution Approaches Methods to Shias Conflicts in Zaria L.G.A-            -           -           -           -           -           -           -      -         -      -           -      31

2.11 Conflicts Resolution Approaches Methods to Shias Conflicts in Zaria L.G.A    -     -              -      36

2.12 Theoretical Framework-  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -     -42

 

 

CHAPTER THREE:  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction -        -           -           -           -           -           -            -            -          -         -     46

3.1 Area of the Study-            -           -           -           -           -           -           -              -        -           -      46

3. 2 Research Design--           -           -           -           -           -           -              -         -          -      46

3.3 Population of the study-   -           -           -           -           -           -              -         -          -      46

3.4 Sampling Techniques and Sampling Size-                -              -              -              -              -              -        47 

3.5 Instruments of Data Collection-   -           -           -           -           -           -           -         -       48

3.6 Method of Data Collection-         -           -           -           -           -           -           -         -        48

3.7 Method of Data Analysis-            -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      48

CHAPTER FOUR:  DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1  Introduction-         -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      49

4.2  Research Design-  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      49

4.3 Research Findings -          -           -           -           -           -           -           -         

4.4   Relation of Findings to Aim and Objectives Raised in Chapter One-   -          

CHAPTER FIVE:  SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 5.0 Introduction         -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -    -      -         -       65           

 5.1 Summary--           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -    -      -         -       65          

  5.2 Conclusion-     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -     -     -                  66

5.3 Recommendations-           -           -           -           -           -           -           -       -         -            67

 Biblography   -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -     -     -     -     -     69

 Appendix       -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -      -      -      -        73