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Military Incursion, Tribalism and Poor Governance: The Consequences for Development in Nigeria

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  • Akindola Rufus B.

    (Department of Sociology, Federal UniversityOye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria)

  • Ehinomen Christopher O.

    (Department of Economics and Development Studies, Federal University, Oye - Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Nigeria continues to face difficult challenges as a country comprising many ethnic groups with different socio-cultural, religious and economic backgrounds. This paper critically reviewed literature and found that these challenges have shaped Nigeria’s leadership and created unhealthy rivalry including, in particular, a deep sense of exploitation, marginalisation and oppression among certain ethnic groups. Despite Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, the early politicians became self-centred and failed to make good use of these resources to improve the well-being of poor Nigerians, especially those in the rural areas. Instead, it was found that the politicians were engaged in economic vandalism and political opportunism, which precipitated a premature military takeover of government.

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  • Akindola Rufus B. & Ehinomen Christopher O., 2017. "Military Incursion, Tribalism and Poor Governance: The Consequences for Development in Nigeria," Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Sciendo, vol. 8(5), pages 151-157, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mjsosc:v:8:y:2017:i:5:p:151-157:n:15
    DOI: 10.1515/mjss-2017-0033
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