This paper discussed various agitations for self-determination in Nigeria arising from the problem of justice. It contented that the problem of justice and self-determination premised on the overarching importance placed on basic rules, institutions and structures of the society. Existing literatures on structures and institutions as a basic foundation of society have yielded marginal results because of behavioural features are relegated, thereby disregarding the human elements. My finding is that just laws and strong institutions can only ensure justice if they take cognisance of human desires, motives, consent and sentiments which define plural societies otherwise, there will always be agitations for self-determination from various nationalities as we have in Nigeria. Adopting qualitative method of research, the paper concluded that an effective framework for resolving the problem of justice and self-determination in Nigeria which requires a combination of basic rules, institutions and structures with those human elements crucial to social order and development. There is the need to incorporate the diverse elements of various ethnic groups that are crucial to their sustenance in Nigeria.
Written By
Oluwasegunota F. O. Bolarinwa, Ph.D.
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