The Post-Colonial Themes of Racism in the Nigerian Army (NA)

This paper discusses the activities of racial prejudice in independent Nigeria that revolves within the circle of “tribalism” 1 among the contemporary Nigerian society, which emanated through the resurgence of ethnic and religious nationalisms. The practicability of racism has eaten deep into the fabrics of Nigerian society. However, the research has only examined its diffusion into the Nigerian Army (NA), which has become a stagnant weapon in the prevailing advocacy for an assured nationhood in Nigeria. Meaning, Origin and Development of Racism in Africa Racism is the systematic practice of denying people access to rights, representation, or resources based on ethnic or tribal differences. Institutionalized racism is a thorough system of discrimination that involves social institutions and affects virtually every aspect of society. 2 Race is a significant social issue because people use racial differences as the basis for discrimination. Much of today's racism can be traced back to the era of colonialism that began in the 1400s. When European