Emmanuel Eyeh | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (original) (raw)
Papers by Emmanuel Eyeh
Cogent Arts & Humanities
Abstract: Nigeria has suffered several cases of violent conflicts since its political independenc... more Abstract: Nigeria has suffered several cases of violent conflicts since its political independence from Britain in 1960. Prominent among these were the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), herdsmen-farmers clashes and Boko-Haram insurgency. Unfortunately, extant studies on Nigeria’s violent conflicts have focused mainly on the internal dynamics of these conflicts to the neglect of the significant roles played by foreign actors. It is this gap that this paper aims to fill. It is the position of this paper that the escalation, prolongation and massive destruction occasioned by these conflicts were largely as a result of the activities of foreign actors. The paper interrogates the various means of foreign interventions and their motives, and identifies their pervasive consequences to include wanton destruction of lives and property, rude demographic rearrangements, massive corruption, economic stagnation among others. Using historical methodology, this qualitative research is anchored on both primary and secondary sources including relevant extant literature, news media and independent reports and government documents. The paper concludes that in addition to the involvement of foreign actors, some of the conflicts were encouraged by local elements who benefitted from the situation. Among others, this paper recommends election of purposeful and patriotic leaders and adoption of early-warning early-response system.
The Political Economy of Colonialism and Nation-Building in Nigeria, 2021
The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2020
Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from Britain in... more Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from Britain in 1960. Most of these pitted Muslims against Christians and, in some cases, the conflicts were between various Islamic sects. Before 1980, these conflicts appeared to be few and far between and were, more often than not, easily brought under control by security agents. However, from the latter date, they have assumed more frightening dimensions in their frequency, spread, intensity and casualties. This paper examines the manifestations of religious conflicts in Nigeria. It argues that these conflicts are caused and also escalated by a number of factors including but not limited to poor state of a mismanaged national economy, activities of unscrupulous politicians and preachers, poor security system and developments extraneous to the country. The study also assesses extant management systems and submits that in addition to campaigns for religious tolerance among citizens, there is the need for conclusive judicial processes on the perpetrators, implementation of positive economic policies, accessible quality education and better-trained and equipped security personnel. This is a qualitative research which draws its sources from eye-witness accounts, news reports, journal articles and other published materials.
Abstract: Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from... more Abstract:
Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from Britain in 1960. Most of these pitted
Muslims against Christians and, in some cases, the conflicts were between various Islamic sects. Before 1980, these
conflicts appeared to be few and far between and were, more often than not, easily brought under control by security
agents. However, from the latter date, they have assumed more frightening dimensions in their frequency, spread,
intensity and casualties. This paper examines the manifestations of religious conflicts in Nigeria. It argues that these
conflicts are caused and also escalated by a number of factors including but not limited to poor state of a mis-managed
national economy, activities of unscrupulous politicians and preachers, poor security system and developments
extraneous to the country. The study also assesses extant management systems and submits that in addition to
campaigns for religious tolerance among citizens, there is the need for conclusive judicial processes on the perpetrators,
implementation of positive economic policies, accessible quality education and better-trained and equipped security
personnel. This is a qualitative research which draws its sources from eye-witness accounts, news reports, journal
articles and other published materials.
Cogent Arts & Humanities
Abstract: Nigeria has suffered several cases of violent conflicts since its political independenc... more Abstract: Nigeria has suffered several cases of violent conflicts since its political independence from Britain in 1960. Prominent among these were the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), herdsmen-farmers clashes and Boko-Haram insurgency. Unfortunately, extant studies on Nigeria’s violent conflicts have focused mainly on the internal dynamics of these conflicts to the neglect of the significant roles played by foreign actors. It is this gap that this paper aims to fill. It is the position of this paper that the escalation, prolongation and massive destruction occasioned by these conflicts were largely as a result of the activities of foreign actors. The paper interrogates the various means of foreign interventions and their motives, and identifies their pervasive consequences to include wanton destruction of lives and property, rude demographic rearrangements, massive corruption, economic stagnation among others. Using historical methodology, this qualitative research is anchored on both primary and secondary sources including relevant extant literature, news media and independent reports and government documents. The paper concludes that in addition to the involvement of foreign actors, some of the conflicts were encouraged by local elements who benefitted from the situation. Among others, this paper recommends election of purposeful and patriotic leaders and adoption of early-warning early-response system.
The Political Economy of Colonialism and Nation-Building in Nigeria, 2021
The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2020
Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from Britain in... more Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from Britain in 1960. Most of these pitted Muslims against Christians and, in some cases, the conflicts were between various Islamic sects. Before 1980, these conflicts appeared to be few and far between and were, more often than not, easily brought under control by security agents. However, from the latter date, they have assumed more frightening dimensions in their frequency, spread, intensity and casualties. This paper examines the manifestations of religious conflicts in Nigeria. It argues that these conflicts are caused and also escalated by a number of factors including but not limited to poor state of a mismanaged national economy, activities of unscrupulous politicians and preachers, poor security system and developments extraneous to the country. The study also assesses extant management systems and submits that in addition to campaigns for religious tolerance among citizens, there is the need for conclusive judicial processes on the perpetrators, implementation of positive economic policies, accessible quality education and better-trained and equipped security personnel. This is a qualitative research which draws its sources from eye-witness accounts, news reports, journal articles and other published materials.
Abstract: Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from... more Abstract:
Nigeria has witnessed cases of violent religious conflicts since its independence from Britain in 1960. Most of these pitted
Muslims against Christians and, in some cases, the conflicts were between various Islamic sects. Before 1980, these
conflicts appeared to be few and far between and were, more often than not, easily brought under control by security
agents. However, from the latter date, they have assumed more frightening dimensions in their frequency, spread,
intensity and casualties. This paper examines the manifestations of religious conflicts in Nigeria. It argues that these
conflicts are caused and also escalated by a number of factors including but not limited to poor state of a mis-managed
national economy, activities of unscrupulous politicians and preachers, poor security system and developments
extraneous to the country. The study also assesses extant management systems and submits that in addition to
campaigns for religious tolerance among citizens, there is the need for conclusive judicial processes on the perpetrators,
implementation of positive economic policies, accessible quality education and better-trained and equipped security
personnel. This is a qualitative research which draws its sources from eye-witness accounts, news reports, journal
articles and other published materials.