African Traditional Values and Social Ethics in Combating Terrorism and Violent Crimes in Nigeria
Abstract
The purpose of the paper is to establish how indigenous African social ethics and traditional values (belief systems) can be used as tools for combating terrorism and violent crimes in Nigeria. In the proper conceptual analyses of documented ideas has been employed to establish the relevancy or usefulness of African traditional social ethics or values in increasing the sustainability of peaceful existence in Nigeria. The paper made some recommendations and concludes that inbuilt mechanism or instrument of traditional/indigenous education that aimed at developing the total man and making him/her responsible member of the community. The curricular includes physical, mental, spiritual and moral development of the citizens. The paper submits that if peace and security must return to Nigeria, she must re-introduce or incorporate her moral, traditional values and social ethics into her education system with certain modifications to meet the contemporary demands.
Keywords
Social Ethics, Terrorism, Violent Crime, Combating, Nigeria
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Olatunde, Oladunjoye Timothy (Phd) "African Traditional Values and Social Ethics in Combating Terrorism and Violent Crimes in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 5 2025 Page 2184-2190 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I5-1712371
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Olatunde, Oladunjoye Timothy (Phd)
"African Traditional Values and Social Ethics in Combating Terrorism and Violent Crimes in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(5) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I5-1712371
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