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Nigeria

Legacy of colonization. Nigeria. Nigeria – Divide and Rule.

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Nigeria

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  1. Legacy of colonization Nigeria

  2. Nigeria – Divide and Rule • Divisions and conflicts between communities (often ethnic or religious groups) were deliberately intensified by European colonial powers. The borders and administrative units of the African colonies were designed so that different and sometimes hostile groups would be put together under the same jurisdiction.

  3. Nigeria – Divide & Rule

  4. Nigeria’s History • Nigeria obtained independence from Great Britain in 1960. • As a result of ethnic and religious differences, Nigeria erupted into civil wars and military rule. • Military coups were frequent and left the nation with a difficult task of achieving stability. • The first democratic election took place in 1999. • Elections further entrenched the religious divisions as many northern states in Nigeria passed and imposed Sharia Law in 2000.

  5. Gentleman's Agreement • Previous to the election Nigeria had agreed to an informal and non-legally binding agreement known as a “gentleman’s agreement.” • The agreement was set to rotate the presidency between the North (Muslim) and South (Christian) every two years. • Goodluck Jonathan (a Christian Southerner) won the election, however, the announcement of the results was followed by violence in the northern stronghold of his main opponent, General MuhammaduBuhari.

  6. 2011 Election Results

  7. 2011 Election Results

  8. Nigeria under Jonathan • Mr. Jonathan has expressed his commitment to fighting corruption. • The increasing militancy of the northern-based radical Islamist group Boko Haram has also proved to be a major headache for the president. • After a series of bloody attacks on Christmas Day 2011, Mr. Jonathan vowed that the government would do all in its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.

  9. Boko Haram in Nigeria • In early April over 200 school aged girls were taken by the Nigerian group, Boko Haram. • UN committee imposes sanctions on Nigeria's Boko Haram • Increasing pressure has been placed on President Goodluck Jonathan to bring down this group. Boko Haram explained in 60 seconds

  10. Nigeria’s Continued Challenges • Oil Rich State • Oil revenue has not curbed poverty in Nigeria (over half in poverty) • Nigeria is capable of attracting foreign investment but is hindered by security concerns • Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and has a big role to play in all Africa nations. • Neighboring Chad is unpleased by the possibility that the abducted girls may be in their country Nigeria’s Challenges in 60 Second

  11. Nigeria’s Oil

  12. American Air Force in Chad • On Wednesday the United States sent 80 US Air Force personnel into Chad, where it is believed the girls may be. • Obama said the service members will help with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft for missions over northern Nigeria. 

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