Strategies for Enhancing Peace Education for National Security in Nigeria (original) (raw)

Abstract

This work is a product of library research. The purpose was to discuss national security in Nigeria in relation to peace education. The concepts of peace education and national security were presented. The reasons for national security were discussed. The researchers also articulated the efforts so far made in Nigeria to promote national security. The work also articulated the importance of peace education to national security. The major challenges to national security in Nigeria were highlighted and strategies for enhancing peace education for national security were documented. Part of the suggestions was that elders at family and society levels should show good examples and inculcate in the children, the culture of tolerance and coexistence in the plural society, as well as teaching them patriotism and civic responsibilities to the nation over and above allegiance to tribe or ethnicity as a way of achieving national security in Nigeria.

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  1. Peace education is vital for advancing national security in Nigeria.
  2. Nigeria faces over 250 ethnic nationalities, complicating unity and national identity.
  3. Challenges include high unemployment and widespread violence affecting national stability.
  4. Boko Haram insurgency has resulted in over 1,000 killings, highlighting security issues.
  5. Elders should promote tolerance and civic duties to foster national consciousness.

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