The Place of Yorùbá Language and Literature in the Resolution of Religious Crisis in Nigeria

Abstract

Transformative education takes place only in a very conclusive, peaceful and peace-loving environment. Nigeria, over the years has been noticed for series of crisis: hence this study examined the place of Yorùbá language and literature in the resolution of religious crisis in the Country. Three hypotheses were formulated to enable researcher carry out the investigation. A questionnaire was used to collect required information from the subjects. The subjects consist of one hundred selected teachers from secondary schools in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. It was found that Yorùbá language and literature has a great role to play in the resolution of religious crisis in Nigeria. Consequently, the following recommendations were made; In-service training should be organized for Yorùbá Teachers to upgrade their knowledge about the latest development in the discipline. Since all religions emphasise peace, Christians and Muslims should cherish and uphold the teachings of their own faiths. This will foster a culture of tolerance and collaboration that would enable Nigerians to coexist peacefully in any area of the country. All Yorùbá teacher’s associations should organize more seminars and workshops that will train the teachers more on how to teach resolution of religious crisis through their lesson. The authors and publishers should be encouraged to use the content of their text to campaign against religious violence and intolerance. Also, a course that has to do with the resolution of conflicts be introduced into the study of Yorùbá as a discipline.

Key words: Conflicts, Religious Crisis, Resolution, Yorùbá Language, Yorùbá Literature.