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Traditional values and national development in Nigeria
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 12 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.16-27, 12 p.
Publisher
Université Mustapha Stambouli Faculté des Sciences Humaines et Sociales
Publication Date
2017-12-31
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work
Topics
Abstract EN
Traditional values have enormous role to play in national development.
No nation can develop in a sustainable manner if it is uprooted from her authentic past values.
In Africa, traditional values are those indigenous values that existed in Africa from pre-colonial times.
Some of those values are still prevalent in many places in Africa.
The landmark African Charter of Human and People’s Rights endorses the promotion of traditional values by the state and other social agents.
This endorsement should not be seen as a blanket promotion of traditional values, even those that are hostile to human right and dignity.
This paper used a critical analytic method to argue that only positive values that enhance human flourishing and environmental wellbeing should be promoted.
It also argues that beliefs and practices that destroy human rights and degrades the environment should be considered as non-values and rejected.
The paper found and concluded that the promotion of positive healthy traditional values will enhance rapid national development in Nigeria.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ikeke, Mark Omorovie. 2017. Traditional values and national development in Nigeria. al-Mawagif،Vol. 2017, no. 12, pp.16-27.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ikeke, Mark Omorovie. Traditional values and national development in Nigeria. al-Mawagif No. 12 (Dec. 2017), pp.16-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-925787
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ikeke, Mark Omorovie. Traditional values and national development in Nigeria. al-Mawagif. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 12, pp.16-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-925787
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 26-27
Record ID
BIM-925787