Multiculturalism as a hindrance to Professional Counselling Practice In Nigeria

Abstract

The Wikipedia indicates that Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups with varying languages and customs, creating a country of rich ethnic diversity. The largest ethnic groups are Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba and Igbo accounting for 62% of the populations while the Edo, Ijaw, Kanuri, Ibibio, Ebira, Nupe, Gwari, Jukun, Urhobo, Igala, Idoma and Tiv comprises 33%, other minorities make up the remaining 50%. The middle belt of Nigeria is known for its diversity of ethnic groups including the pyem, goemari and kefyar. There are minority groups for other nations such as Niger, Ghana, Britain, America, Syria, Lebanon who have settled in big cities for commercial activities or company employees.