THE EFFECTS OF ETHNIC NATIONALISM ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMNET IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF GOODLUK JONATHAN ADMINISTRATION 2011-2015

This research work is carried out in an attempt to examine the Effect of Ethnic Nationalism on Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria. A case study of Goodluck Jonathan Administration. The objective of the study are to determine the factors the accounted for the reemergence of ethnic nationalism in Nigeria, examine the effect of ethnic nationalism on the socioeconomic development in Nigeria, To find out what ways and strategies to reduce the negative effects of ethnic nationalism in Nigeria. Research design employs in this study is the survey research design. This is anchored on the fact that data for this study will be collected from the primary and secondary source. It was found that Goodluck Jonathan Administration are First, in a multiethnic nation like Nigeria, a credible and responsible national centre is imperative where different ethnic groups across the nation: should have their representative for dialogue and sense of belonging wound be accorded to each regardless of the population. Second, there should be an establishment that would respond promptly to the demands of the diverse g groups for the purpose o+ ensuring adequate integration among ethnic groups in the country. Moreover. Nigeria needs to imbibe the spirit of fairness and equity. Where there is equity, fairness and transparency in governance, such nations experience and enjoy national unity, integration and peace. For Nigeria to enjoy this and forestall potential disintegration, these essential ingredients for nation's development, stability and growth must be strategically achieved.