Role of traditional rulers in conflict resolution for sustainable democracy in Nigeria.
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2020-04
Authors
Abdulsalam, A. A.
Olokooba, I. N.
Okafor, I. P.
Adika, A. C.
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Social Studies Association of Nigeria
Abstract
This research examined the roles of traditional rulers
in conflict resolution in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study
population consisted of traditional rulers in the state.
The study adopted a descriptive survey type, 180
members of traditional rulers were sampled through
simple random sampling technique. The researchers’
designed questionnaire titled Roles of Traditional Rulers
in Conflict Resolution Questionnaire was used as an
instrument to elicit data from the respondents. The
findings of the study showed that traditional rulers had
many roles they play in conflict resolution in all
ramifications. The study also revealed that there was
no significant difference in the roles of traditional rulers
in conflict resolution based on age and marital status.
Based on the findings of the study, it was therefore,
recommended that traditional rulers in the state should
be familiar with the issues that are germane among
individuals, social groups as well as providing the
possible resolution to any conflict among them in the
state purposely to enhance and facilitate sustainable
democracy in the society.
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Traditional Rulers, Conflict Resolution, Age, Marital Status, Sustainable Democracy
Citation
Abdulsalam, A. A., Olokooba, I. N., Okafor, I. P. & Adika, A. C. (2020). Role of traditional rulers in conflict resolution for sustainable democracy in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, 23 (1), Published by Social Studies Association of Nigeria.