National unity and integration is a situation whereby people of different culture and religion, languages, political and economic system are brought together to have a common goal. They have mutual understanding, love, cooperation and trust among themselves.
MEASURES ADOPTED BY GOVERNMENT TO PROMOTE NATIONAL UNITY AND INTEGRATION AMONG NIGERIANS
1. Federal character commission: Was established during the regime of General Sani Abacha (late) with the aim of promoting national unity and integration. It was aimed at making sure every state in the federation is given a fair representation at any federal programe or project.
2. Sports and cultural festivals: Sports was a powerful instrument used by the government in fostering national unity. Sports competitions were organized where teams meets to exchange ideas and develop good and healthy competitive spirit and will in turn foster national unity.
3. Nigerian Defense Academy: This is another unifying measure taken by the government where qualified people from all parts of the country come for military training. Apart from the military training given, they share a lot of things in common.
4. National Youth service corps ( NYSC) : General Gowon during his regime in 1966-1975, introduced many programmes aimed at unifying the entire federation.
The NYSC was one of them, which was established by decree No 24, May 22, 1973. This was aimed at producing useful, active and patriotic citizens.
5. Unity Schools: This was one of programmes or national institutions established by General Gowon. The aim is they render and establish federal colleges in all states
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