Geography Education as a tool for National Integration in Nigeria

Abstract

The search for national unity and integration by Nigeria as a nation was as a result of the various ethnic units, since Nigeria is heterogeneous societies which consist of diverse culture, traditions, customs, religion, nationalities, race, tribes and languages. This paper examined the contribution of geography education to the continuous existence of Nigeria as a united, indissoluble and sovereign nation. The study adopted a qualitative technique through the content analysis of documents, reports, journals, books and articles. At the end of the study, it was discovered that geography education fosters national unity and integration; plays important role in developing the knowledge and the skills to equip future generations with the tools to adapt to and mitigate potentially catastrophic national change and as well as enhance social, economic and environmental sustainable development. Therefore, the study suggested that education should be autonomous from the realm of politics. It should be made purely a constitutional matter with adequate allocation of fund to ensure she contributes full potential to national unity.