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Cattle Settlement Policy and Nigeria’s troubled Federation: Ethno-religious Politics through other means Omitola, Bolaji; Akinrinde, Olawale Olufemi; Omodunbi, Olumide Olumuyiwa; Adegboye, Damola Ibukun; Adedire, Solomon
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol 7 No 3 (2021): L. Research Rev. Q. (August 2021) "Law and Policy in National and Global Context:
Publisher : Faculty of Law Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v7i3.48048

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This article argues that the policy of the federal government of Nigeria in establishing settlement for herders who are mostly Fulani in different states of the country is perceived by other ethnic groups as advancement of ethnic and religious politics. This perception has led to counter ethno-religious narratives with accompanying increased tensions for the country. Ethno-religious politics has not only become the defining character of Nigerian federation overtime but its continuous unbridled expression, manifestation and dire consequences are currently threatening the existence of the country as a sovereign polity. This article through qualitative secondary data from media reports, scholarly articles, government publications and internet resources examines the Cattle Settlement policy, its merits and demerits within the context of a troubled federation. The article concludes on ways of resolving the emerging crisis through proper framing of the policy for wide acceptability taking into cognizance the diversity that defines the country’s existence and the need to pursue enduring peace in the polity.
Ungoverned Spaces and Alternative Sovereignties in Nigeria: Terror Groups, National Security and Sustainable Development Sackflame, Mary Magdalene; Omitola, Bolaji
Law Research Review Quarterly Vol 8 No 1 (2022): Various Legal Issues and Its Complexity to Global Perspective
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lrrq.v8i1.53856

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Nigeria is currently battling with threats that are potent enough to undermine its existence as a sovereign polity. These terrors are coming mostly from groups occupying and controlling diverse ungoverned spaces that littered the country’s landscape. From Boko Haram insurgents, Bandits, herdsmen to ethnic militias; these groups are becoming laws unto themselves and creating spheres of influence and jurisdictions due to government and state apparatus absence. This article examines the conditions that created ungoverned spaces, the activities of diverse groups inhabiting them and the implications on national security and sustainable development. The article adopts qualitative method and relies on secondary data sourced from newspapers, government documents, internet resources and extant scholarly works. The article findings reveal that achievement of the sustainable development goals 1-No Poverty, 2- Zero Hunger, 3-Good Health and Well-being, 4-Quality Education, 6-Clean Water and Sanitation, 8- The interrelatedness of the Sustainable Development Goals and 16- Peace, Justice and Strong Institution are seriously hindered as far as the atmosphere and conditions for peaceful co-existence becomes elusive as various groups continue to contest sovereignty with the Nigerian state. Conclusively therefore, it is recommended that a sustainable national security strategy to ensure peace and reduce conflicts through government presence in the various ungoverned spaces must be pursued.
Co-Authors Adedire, Solomon Adegboye, Damola Ibukun Akinrinde, Olawale Olufemi Omitola, Adetola Omodunbi, Olumide Olumuyiwa Sackflame, Mary Magdalene