Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi

Yazarlar: Obayomi O. Gregory, Omolola D. Atanda

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Conflicts,Lagos,Ethnic groups,Awori,Ijebu,Ogu

Özet: Conflict is a phenomenon common to all human societies, where individuals and groups engage in regular interactions and inter-relationships. The competing nature of human needs and expectations do give rise to disagreements and conflicts in the realization of these contending needs especially in a multi-ethnic society. Lagos as a converging point of different cultures and traditions in the 16th century, exhibit the characteristics of a multi-ethnic society with its attendant crises and inter group conflict. Differences in the source of migrations, ethnic identity, cultures and traditions of groups making up the component parts of the multi-faceted entity called ‘Eko’ (Lagos) gave rise to disagreements and conflictive relationships among the three main earliest settlers i.e. the Awori, Ijebu and Ogu peoples of Lagos. The scarcity of available resources in addition to its ownership and allocation are sources of conflict among Lagosians. This study extrapolate the issues of ethnic identity, cultural plurality and scarcity of resources, as sources of conflict among the first three earliest settlers in Lagos. Field survey with the aid of questionnaires and research findings at secondary level were used as sources of data for the research work. Data collected on research questions were analyzed with a view to proffering solutions to the issues of conflict among the three major ethnic groups. Recommendations are made to government and all stakeholders on the need for an all-inclusive society and tolerance among cohabiting groups in Lagos to ensure peaceful co-existence among them.

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