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The Politicization Of Religion In Northern Nigeria And Its Effects On The Nigeria Federalism
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1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1. To identify the immediate and remote causes of the politicization of religion in Northern Nigeria.
2. To identify the implications of this development oil the Nigerians federalism.
3. To examine to what extent this phenomenon has undermined national integration and unity in Nigeria.
4. To proffer possible solution and make recommendation to government.
1.3 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
To guide this study, the following hypotheses have been formulated for testing:
1. That politicization of religion is likely to lead to disunity.
2. The politicization of religion will undermine the principle of federalism.
3. Politicization of religion will result in violent re-action in the Northern area of Nigeria.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
significance of the study cannot be over-emphasized, especially now
that there is a nascent democracy and government is looking for ways to
promoting things that unite the country and discontinue those that tend
to divide it.
The significance of this study is as follow:
Firstly, it would provide an insight into the role that religious is playing in Nigeria politics.
Secondly,
it is hoped that the study would provide the Nigerian leaders with
enough information that will guide them in formulation that will guide
them in formulating policies in the areas of religion and the state.
Thirdly,
the study will go a long way in changing the orientation of the people
with respect to the negative perception of religion in politics. Such
understanding it is expected would help to engender the spirit of
tolerance and accommodation among the people of diverse religion.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This project is basically on the politicization of religion in Northern Nigeria and its effects on the Nigerian federalism.The essence of this study is to look at how religion is politicized in Nigeria and suggests possible ways of resolving its attendants problems on Nigerian federalism.The study is carried out using both the primary and secondary data methods, where questionnaire is used to sample the views of the people in the society, particularly those in Northern parts of the country on is ... Continue reading---
