EXPLORING CIVIC EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF NIGERIA’S NATIONHOOD IN THE 21ST CENTURY AND BEYOND

Abstract

Nigeria is a country of multi-ethnic nationalities. Since her independence in 1960, Nigeria has been struggling to sustain and maintain her much cherished nationhood though in the face of complexities and challenges of various dimensions. This paper attempts to explore the imperative of Civic Education to the maintenance of Nigeria’s nationhood in the 21st century and beyond. It portrayed Civic Education as an essential tool for sustaining Nigeria’s nationhood. A critical analysis of Civic Education in relation to Nigeria’s nationhood is made and it was revealed that Civic Education is potent in establishing and sustaining a democratically, healthy and self-reliant Nigeria nation. Considering the relevance of Civic Education in the maintenance of Nigeria’s nationhood in the 21st century and beyond, it should be a compulsory subject/course to be taught at all levels of academic endeavours among others.