The Impact of Ethnicity on Civil Service Delivery in Nigeria.

Evidence of this first presented itself after Aguiyi-Ironsi dissolved the regional governments of Nigeria after the initial military coup of 1966 (Falola 1999, 118). His Unification Decree incited outrage among Nigerians, whose lives were based upon opportunities granted to them by their provincial governments (Falola 1999). The federal government rewarded members of the provinces’ ethno-political elite with

The divide between the North and South of Nigeria and different ethnic groups who ultimately had the same goal in sight, to rise to power, resulted in a civil war in July 1967, 7 years after Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom. There were many reasons for the civil war and the main reasons being the response to the divide of the southern state Biafra from Nigeria. Also, the conflict came from religious, ethnic and political tensions. Furthermore, before the civil war, ‘Nigeria empowered a military regime that endured from 1966 to 1979 and from 1983 to 1999, in order to “protect” its citizens’ civil liberties and boundaries’ (Nnamani, 2004). One could make the claim that as a result of decolonization, they now felt unsafe. One could undoubtedly agree that the role of decolonization in Nigeria caused many more problems than it

The article Race, Religion, and Representative Bureaucracy (Grissom, Nicholson-Crotty, & Nicholson-Crotty, 2009) explores the relationship between the minority administrator and the perception and reality of passive and active bureaucratic representation that benefits citizens of “similar demographic origins” (Meier 1993b). Generally, the authors contend, actions of citizens and bureaucrats both in pressures rendered and in the resulting actions that ensue, are largely influenced by geographic region, yet very little focus has been placed on this relationship. They go on to focus on reviewing existing literature to reveal that “race salience and racial group identification is higher in the American South relative to other regions” (Grissom, Nicholson-Crotty, & Nicholson-Crotty, 2009, p.3).

Missionaries have had a profound and resounding effect on southeastern Nigeria that remains today, missionaries still playing a significant role in the culture of the Igbo. Although missionaries were initially synonymous with colonization, European coloniasts enforcing Christian ideals on the ‘save’ natives in an effort to civilize them, missionaries remained in Nigeria even after it gained its independence on October 1, 1960 through a series of constitutions legislated by the British government. Despite the abolition of British colonial forces, missionaries remained, exerting extensive influence on local culture. Missionaries promoted western education, which was widely popular among the Igbo and viewed as a method to move up the social ladder.

CULTURE COMPARISON IN NIGERIA WITHIN THREE IGBO SPEAKING LANDS AND (YORUBA) LAND. Nigeria is a west African country with over 180 million people. It consist of 3 known ethnic groups, igbo’s, Hausa’s , and the Yoruba’s. The igbo’s (Biafrans) are known as Christians, the hausa’s are known as muslims and the yoruba’s are mixed Christians and muslims. However in this three ethnic groups there’s so much cultural, language and morality differences.

Nigeria is a country with great history from centuries ago. However it is evident when

Some Nigerians believe they will never employ Igbo speaking Biafrans instead is better to employ a foreigner because they are intelligent, vibrant and industrious. Then why not employ them to build a fruitful economy and they say no. It means hate and uncivilized manner to hurt others. They haras and intimidate us in our religious faith even in the government. It worrying because Biafrans contribute to the economy more than any other ethnic groups in Nigeria. Why in no time Northern Nigerians value the lives of Biafrans no matter our contributions to the development of Nigeria? We seriously experience this ugly act since 1943 and even till now. Yesterday Nigerian Naval officers gun down unarmed innocent Biafrans who were doing a peaceful demonstration in the streets of Biafraland and many were injured. According to the United Nations declaration on the rights of the indigenous peoples and even in the Nigerian constitution Biafrans have the right to agitate for the freedom of Biafra. So Nigerian Navy must be questioned what prompted them to shot on the innocent people. What is the reality of living and sense of unity or belonging in Nigeria? If you ask that nonsense question again, it means you are a

Nigeria is a country with over 250 ethnic groups which are also known as tribes. Consequently, and unfortunately, we are a very tribalistic nation in the sense that each person is loyal to their tribe and generally has negative attitudes towards members of other ethnic groups. This tribalism has fostered hatred between ethnic groups and is a continuous source of political tension. Growing up as a member of the Yoruba tribe, I believed many negative stereotypes about people from other tribes. For example, I always believed that the Igbo people were dishonest and greedy and that the Hausa people were illiterates. However, attending the high school I did was an experience that contributed to my understanding of people from tribes other than mine

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As a result of this coming together, the Nigerians saw that they had more in common with each other than they had previously thought. This sparked unprecedented levels of interethnic teamwork. Nigerian political movements, media outlets, and trade unions whose purpose was the advancement of all Nigerians, not specific ethnic groups, became commonplace. the nationalistic movement grew out of some of the modernization the British had instituted in Nigeria. The educated elite became some of the most outspoken proponents of an independent Nigeria. This elite had grown weary of the harsh racism it faced in business and administrative jobs within the government. Both the elite and the uneducated also began to grow fearful of the increasing loss of traditional culture. They began movements to promote Nigerian foods, names, dress, languages, and religions. Increased urbanization and higher education brought large multiethnic groups together for the first time. As a result of this coming together, the Nigerians saw that they had more in common with each other than they had previously thought. This sparked unprecedented levels of interethnic teamwork. Nigerian political movements, media outlets, and trade unions whose purpose was the advancement of all Nigerians, not specific ethnic groups, became commonplace. As calls for self-determinationand a transfer of power into the hands of Nigerians grew, Britain began to divest more power into the regional governments. As a result of early colonial policies of divide and conquer, the regional governments tended to be drawn along ethnic lines. With this move to greater regional autonomy, the idea of a unified Nigeria became to crumble. Regionally and ethnically based political parties sprang up as ethnic groups began to wrangle for political influence. That is some of the religion That how something what okonkwo

With the upcoming governorship election on November the 18th in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria, renewed international attention has been given to the unsolved ‘Biafra question’. In fact, actors from separatist movements such as IPOB and MOSSOB clearly stated that they will proceed with a boycott of the elections as a response to the refusal of the Federal Government of Nigeria to hold a referendum for Biafra restoration before then. Supporters of the referendum claim that the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency is failing to address the self-determination request of the Igbo population in the South-Eastern area of the State, bringing about new tensions in the area. Moreover, the results of these election can have a profound impact on the

Before we begin, let’s take a look at the country and its environs. Nigeria a former British Colony, located in the western part of Africa, it shares borders with Benin, Cameroun, and Niger. A growing population of 150million, labour force of 51million (70% Agriculture, 10% industry and 20% service), urbanisation is less than 40%, GDP is over $300billion, Per capita income is $2300. Nigeria is blessed with different cultures, languages and ethnic groups (252 in total); this was due to the colonization of the British in the early 19th century (Columbia Encyclopaedia). The British amalgamated its protectorates in 1914 to enable stable control and governance which made them create one Nation of Nigeria formed from all the groups, community and empires around the Niger area under their control. Nigeria had her independence on the 1st of October 1960 and since then various civil wars, political and religious unrest in the country to share power and resources amicably.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nigeria has been a country in political turmoil for a long time. The country was created in 1914 under British colonial rule and at that time it was considered a protectorate. It was not until 1960 that Nigeria received independence from the United Kingdom. One of Nigeria's problems politically is that it has over three hundred different ethnic groups. The three largest of these are the Hausa-Fulani, Igbo, and Yoruba. At the time of the independence of Nigeria it was split up into three states with each state being under the control of one of the major ethnic groups. The natural resources of the other 297 ethnic groups were exploited for the major three groups,

Summary: Working with the same nationals is fairly easy, but, challenges occur when one works with employees that belong to different geographic locations or countries. In this report, the major focus is to analyze Ethiopia’s culture in terms of managing the workplace diversity while having the professional ties with the Ethiopian citizens. This report will highlight how the workplace diversity is managed by working with the natives of Ethiopia. Ethiopia and the United States (US) have very diverse demographics, so this report will analyze how the workplace diversity is better managed by minimizing the differences.

Corruption can be defined as the use of entrusted power to accumulate public wealthy for personal benefit. Corruption is not peculiar to any country, continent or state; it is sure a global issue which is an endemic to all government all over the world. However, corruption is prevalent in the Niger delta region of Nigeria; public officers in this oil producing state of Nigeria are corrupt. Consequently, it has defied the Niger delta from developing politically and economically which has left the states reputation in a mess. Radicalization of youths, abject poverty and -political instability are the three leading effects of corruption in the Niger delta region of Nigeria.