The implications of the Syrian conflict for Nigeria: An analysis

Abstract

This paper examined the implications of the Syrian conflict for Nigeria. It aim to draw the attention of Nigeria leaders to the need to review governance practice in order to avert violent conflict in the country. The paper adopted the Frustration – Aggression theory with data obtained from secondary sources. On the strength of the correlation between the causal factors of the Syrian conflict and the prevailing conditions in Nigeria, the work deduced that there is the possibility of a violent eruption in the country where adequate steps are not taken. The study therefore, recommended a review of governance practices to promote inclusiveness, reconciliation, confidence guiding and transparency.