NIGERIA-GHANA RELATIONS 1957 TO THE PRESENT TIMES:

A RE-INTERPRETATION

BY

OKPARA NDIDI

RUN0506/034

JUNE, 2009

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 NIGERIA-GHANA RELATIONS 1957 TO THE PRESENT TIMES:

A RE-INTERPRETATION

BY

OKPARA NDIDI

RUN0506/034

BEING THE RESEARCH PROJECT WRITTEN IN PARTIAL

FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE

BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE IN HISTORY AND

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, REDEEMER’S UNIVERSITY,

OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.

JUNE, 2009

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CERTIFICATION

ABSTRACT

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEGDEMENT

CHAPTER ONE------------INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.2 Objectives of study

1.3 Scope of the study

1.4 Sources and Methodology

1.5 Literature Review

1.6 Definition of relevant concepts

1.7 Significance of the study

1.8 Limitation of the Study

1.9 Synopsis of chapters

CHAPTER TWO---------------------------HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Political Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

2.3 Economic Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

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2.4 Social Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

CHAPTER THREE-----------NIGERIA-GHANA RELATIONS (1957-1966)

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Political Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

3.3 Economic Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

3.4 Social Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

CHAPTER FOUR------------NIGERIA-GHANA RELATIONS (1966-1983)

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Political Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

4.3 Economic Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

4.4 Social Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

CHAPTER FIVE---NIGERIA – GHANA RELATIONS (1983-PRESENT TIMES)

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Political Aspect of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

5.3 Economic Aspects of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

5.4 Social Aspects of Nigeria-Ghana Relations

CHAPTER SIX ------------------------------------------- CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPY

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CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this research project was executed under my supervision by

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Department of history and International Relations, College of humanities, Redeemer’s

University, Ogun State.

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Prof. Akinjide Osuntokun Prof. Akinjide Osuntokun

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ABSTRACT

It is common knowledge that no man is an island. This also applies for sovereign

nations of the world. It is in this light that relations between Nigeria and Ghana would

be examined. Although both countries are not immediate neighbours, they are both

located in the same sub-region and as a result share similar experiences. These

experiences include domination in the colonial period, incessant military coups,

economic problems and expulsions of aliens, in the period after independence. The

above socio-economic and political events created an avenue for relations between

Nigeria and Ghana.

Accordingly, the main aim for undertaking this research is to create an up-to-date

knowledge of the relations Nigeria and Ghana share. To make this knowledge easily

understood, relationship between Nigeria and Ghana from Colonial period to the

present would be examined and interpreted from political, economic and social

perspectives.

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DEDICATION

This research work is dedicated to God Almighty who has been a first my saviour, my

father, and my friend. Thanks for your salvation, your fatherly love and your friendship.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

All thanks be to Jesus Christ for the grace and mercy he made available for me

throughout my stay in the Redeemer’s University, particularly, during the period this

research lasted. My gratitude goes to the department of History and International

Relations of the Redeemer’s University and my Supervisor for approving my research

topic.

The following people have been very helpful and supporting during the period this

research was written. Prof. Akinjide Osuntokun, thank you especially for your patience,

time and correction. Your tolerated me when I did not meet some appointments. All

these have helped me during the course of this research.

To my loving and ever supportive parents, Mr Nnabundo Okpara and Mrs Gloria

Okpara, who have been channels in God’s hands for the provision of all the necessary

resources and prayer to make this research a success. I appreciate the both of you and I

pray God continue to bless you. I also appreciate the prayers and support of my

siblings, Izizi, Losia, Mabel, and Christopher. My cousins are also appreciated. I Love

you all.

To my spiritual parents and my elders in the faith, Pastor Yakubu Mamman, Pastor E.A.

Adeboye, Bro. Gbile Akanni, Bro. Zac Poonen, Bro. Matthew Akpa Onoja, Pastor Seyi

Akosile, and Pastor Gbenga Akosile.

I specially want to thank Dr. Samuel Atuobi, Evelyn, Princess and Bro. Eric for their

help and support during the course of my stay in Ghana when I was gathering

information for this long essay during the festive period. Many thanks to the Librarian

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at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and the University of Ghana, Accra for

the materials made available to me.

To all my lecturers in the Department of History and international Relations, the

Department of English, Political Science, Tourism and the Natural Sciences. I say thank

you for tutoring me even beyond the stipulated Curriculum. I particularly want to thank

Miss Dairo, Mr Osiki, Mr. Obi, Mrs Mbamalu, Mr. Oyeniyi, Dr. Victor, Dr. Aworawo,

Dr. Adeniji, Prof. Funso Akere, Dr. Adebileje, Mr Odebode, Mr. Mark Ighile, and Dr.

Akanji. God Bless you all.

To all my colleagues and friends in the College of Humanities, Management Sciences

and Natural Sciences, I thank God we made it through the storm together. I particularly

want to appreciate Osuala Precious Chioma, Adegbayi Adenike, Peters Oluwaseun,

Azubogu Nkiruka, Kadiri Tolulope, Oyetunde Funke, Belo-Osagie Sarah, Ifejokwu

Grace, Odudu Precious, Ogunbowale Mopelola, Obateru Ruth, Alagbe Sayo, Ogundipe

Titilope, Adedoyin Eniola, Olaosebikan Mosope, Kuforiji Tobi, Faseke Jimi, and Aluko

Femi for their help with different parts of this research.

I also want to appreciate the love and prayers of my Christian Brothers and Sisters both

within and outside the Redeemer’s University. They are Miracle, Tosin (Tourism), Bola

Ijiola, Esther, Bukky Odesanya, Olukunle Tokunbo, Onaiwu Uche, Omeregie Faith,

Okungbowa, Elisha and Nonso Mamman. I also want to thank Dr. D.I. Osuala and Mrs

Patricia Leon for their support and help these past years. I also appreciate the support of

the Iyitor Family and the Osamor Family, the porters, especially mummy Greatness,

Hall matron, and others. God Bless you all.

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