Exploring civic education for value clarification and re-orientation in promoting nation building in Nigeria

Abstract

The present Nigerian state has lost her pre-colonial and pre-independence credibility as the country is  characterized by selfish, uncaring   interpersonal  relations as well as materialistic values. This situation has led to serious socio-economic and political upheavals that have hindered development and progress. This paper  therefore explored Civic Education with particular reference to value clarification and re-orientation for ensuring nation building in Nigeria. The conceptual framework  envisioned the meanings of Civic Education, values,  value clarification and re-orientation and nation building. The paper further examined the ideals and values  intrinsic in Civic Education before giving justifications for value clarification and reorientation via Civic  Education for nation building. It equally explored the use of collaborative and value laden strategies for  inculcating Civic Education. Finally, it recommended among others that Nigerians must purify themselves of survival mentality and inculcate value ingredients of Civic Education for nation building.

Keywords: Civic Education, Nation building, Nigeria, Value clarification, Value reorientation.