National Integration in Humanities and Development: The Way Forward

Abstract

This paper examines the following concepts nation and its attributes; national integration, development and social studies education. The paper also discusses the concept of national integration, theories of nation al integration and the problems of national integration in Nigeria. It further discusses the factors of disunity and under development, other nations have used social studies education in integrating their citizens for national development and prowess. The paper demonstrates how social studies education can be used in integrating the Nigerian citizens for national development. The paper concludes with recommendations.