History of Conflicts in Nigeria

1. Define conflict and its various types and modes.
2. Explain the historical background of conflict situations in Nigeria.
3. Appraise the political structures and determine their possibility of causing conflicts.
4. Identify the process of war making in pre-colonial societies.
5. Assess the impact of external influence on conflict situations in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 76 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definition of Conflict

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Conflict · 4 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understanding the meaning of conflict, its various definitions, and its relevance to human interactions.. Analyze human behaviors in conflict situations, focusing on struggle, exploitation, competition, and inequality.. Discuss conflict prevention and resolution strategies with real-world examples..

   • Unit 2: Types and Modes of Conflict · 4 hours

     Explore the different types of conflict, including political, economic, gender-based, and religious conflicts.. Examine the modes of conflict, such as organizational, international, and environmental resource conflicts.. Integrate the types and modes of conflict to explain specific conflict situations in Nigeria..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definition of Conflict

   • Unit 3: Conflict Resurgence and Escalation · 4 hours

     Examine the factors that contribute to conflict resurgence, such as breached peace processes and the emergence of new generations.. Differentiate between conflict resurgence and escalation, identifying human behaviors that can escalate conflict.. Analyze real-world examples of conflict resurgence and escalation in Nigeria..

   • Unit 4: Concept of Peace · 4 hours

     Explore the concept of peace, its definition, and its importance in resolving conflict situations.. Highlight major processes in peace building, including participatory planning, coordination, and sustainable investment.. Appraise the concepts of negotiation, mediation, and diplomacy in achieving peace..

3. Week 3Module 2: Political Structures

   • Unit 1: Political Structures in Pre-Colonial Nigeria · 5 hours

     Describe the political structures of different groups in pre-colonial Nigeria, including the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa.. Differentiate between the political structures of centralized and non-centralized societies.. Analyze the functions of office in each group, focusing on the roles of chiefs, councils, and other key figures..

4. Week 4Module 2: Political Structures

   • Unit 2: Political Structures in Colonial Nigeria · 5 hours

     Discuss the Indirect Rule Policy and its impact on traditional rulers and local governance.. Identify and explain the political structure of British colonial administration, including the Legislative and Executive Councils.. Comment on the changing role of traditional rulers in the colonial period..

5. Week 5Module 2: Political Structures

   • Unit 3: Political Structures in Post-Colonial Nigeria · 5 hours

     Define the three arms of government (legislative, executive, and judiciary) in post-colonial Nigeria.. Highlight the offices in each arm and describe their functions.. Examine the composition of regional administration in post-colonial Nigeria before military take-over of government..

6. Week 6Module 2: Political Structures

   • Unit 4: Analysis of Political Systems in Nigeria · 5 hours

     Analyze constitutional developments in Nigeria, differentiating the nature of political systems before and after 1900.. Highlight the political systems that emerged in Nigeria, such as federalism and democracy.. Identify the emergence and purpose of political parties in Nigeria..

7. Week 7Module 3: Process of War Making

   • Unit 1: Process of War Making (with Particular Reference to Yorubaland) · 6 hours

     Explain the war titles and their significance in Yoruba warfare.. Describe the rules and methods in war making, including tactics and communication systems.. Analyze the tactics and communication systems used in Yoruba wars..

8. Week 8Module 3: Process of War Making

   • Unit 2: Weapons of War in Yorubaland · 6 hours

     State the weapons used in Yoruba warfare and describe their nature and uses.. Explain the importance of auxiliary weapons, such as charms and drums, in war.. Discuss the role of music, war songs, and war dances in Yoruba warfare..

9. Week 9Module 4: Origin and Causes of Conflict

   • Unit 1: Origin and Causes of Conflict in Pre-Colonial Nigeria · 5 hours

     Analyze the origin and causes of conflict in pre-colonial Nigeria, focusing on the Yoruba and Hausa/Fulani societies.. Compare the nature of wars in Hausaland and Yorubaland.. Determine the origin and causes of conflicts in non-centralized states..

10. Week 10Module 4: Origin and Causes of Conflict

    • Unit 2: Origin and Causes of Conflict in Colonial Nigeria · 5 hours

      Describe the impact of indirect rule and the regional system on conflict issues in colonial Nigeria.. Analyze critically the Kano Riot of 1953 and its significance in the lead up to independence.. Discuss the common causes of war in the three dominant ethnic groups in Nigeria before 1914..

11. Week 11Module 4: Origin and Causes of Conflict

    • Unit 3: Origin and Causes of Conflict in Post-Colonial Nigeria 1960-1970 · 5 hours

      Examine the immediate contentious issues that plagued Nigeria after independence in 1960.. Analyze the role of the military in solving conflict situations in post-colonial Nigeria.. Highlight factors that contributed to the failure of the Nigerian government from 1960 to 1966..

12. Week 12Module 4: Origin and Causes of Conflict

    • Unit 4: Conflicts and Peace Processes in the Post-Civil War Period 1970 -1993 · 5 hours

      Explain in detail the remote and immediate causes of the Nigerian Civil War.. Discuss the factors responsible for the failure of Nigeria's 1st Republic.. Analyze the role of the military in solving conflict situations..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 8 hours

      Review all modules and units covered in the course.. Focus on key concepts, theories, and historical events.. Prepare for the final examination by practicing with sample questions and exercises..