Concepts of peace, conflict and security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and theories of conflicts: ethnic, religious, economic and geo-political conflicts. Structural conflict theory, realist theory of conflict and frustration-aggression conflict theory. Root causes of conflict and violence in Africa: indigene and settlers’ phenomenon, boundaries/boarder disputes, political disputes, ethnic disputes and rivalries, economic inequalities, social disputes, nationalist movements and agitations, selected conflict case studies — Tiv-Junkun, Zango Kartaf, chieftaincy and land disputes and many more. peace building, management of conflicts and security, peace & human development. Approaches to peace & conflict management: (religious, government, community leaders and many more.). Elements of peace studies and conflict resolution, conflict dynamics assessment scales: constructive & destructive. Justice and legal framework and concepts of social justice. The Nigeria legal system. Insurgency and terrorism. Peace Mediation and Peace Keeping. Peace and security council (international, national and local levels). Agents of conflict resolution: conventions, treaties, community policing, evolution and imperatives. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR): a). dialogue b). arbitration c). negotiation d). collaboration and many more Roles of international organizations in conflict resolution: (a). The United Nations (UN) and its conflict resolution organs. (b). The African Union & Peace Security Council (c). ECOWAS in peace keeping. Media and traditional institutions in peace building. Managing post-conflict situations/crisis: refugees. internally displaced persons (IDPs). The role of NGOs in post-conflict situations/crisis. 30hrs (T), R