THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION AS A CATALYST TO CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS IN AFRICA

Abstract

The fundamental aim of education is to create a conducive environment to meeting the emotional, social, and intellectual needs of diverse groups of individuals. The emphasis on education and conflict resolution is based on the fact that peace and education are inseparable aspects of civilization. No civilization is truly progressive without education and no education system is truly civilizing unless it is based on the universal principles of peace. Education enhances the acquisition of the worthwhile values, knowledge and development of attitudes, skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself and with others. There is thus no shortage of enough information on the importance of education in conflict resolution thus enhancing peace. The fundamental principles entailing education is that there should be desire for peace, nonviolent alternatives for managing conflict, and skills for critical analysis of structural arrangements that produce harmony and dialogue. To appreciate the impact of education in managing conflict, factors that cause conflict were not inexhaustible discussed.