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INTRODUCTION Nigeria is a large country occupied by diverse people, with diverse languages and culture (Oputa, 2006). In other words, it is a multi – national state; a conglomeration of ethnic nations; an ethnic amalgamation of different people (over 400) each with its distinctive character and ethos. In 1914, Sir Frederick Lugard amalgamated the Northern…