AFRICAN TRADITIONAL SOLIDARITY AMONG NSUKKA PEOPLE AS MODEL FOR NATIONAL UNITY

Abstract

Cultural solidarity which is explained as the unification of people belonging to the same cultural identity among Nsukka people is deeply rooted and embedded in their way of life. This interconnectedness has contributed immensely to their spirituality and so formed the bedrock as well as catalyst for development and integration. It is in view of this that this research is poised to explore, so as to be used as model for Nigeria to enhance national development and integration. In a country where the call for restructuring and true nationalism in the spirit of the founding fathers of Nigeria is high, there is need to recommend the solidarity that exists among Nsukka people as a model for the country. The qualitative phenomenological research method will be used in this study. Data for the study were collected using oral interview as primary source. Also, as a secondary source of data collection, library materials, internet sources and written documents were used. The result revealed that if emulated, Nsukka cultural zone has a lot to offer to the nation for National Unity.