POETRY AS ATOOL FOR PROMOTING NATIONAL INTEGRATION AND SECURITY: A CASE STUDY OF THE POEM OF OLADELE SANGOTOYE “ETUTU ISOKAN”
Abstract
Poetry has been identified as a dynamic cultural element in nation building and human history. Its
teaching no doubt enhances the potentials of an individual socially, mentally, economically and
politically. As an indispensable tool, it makes natural cooperation and integration possible within
the natural policy. This paper therefore examines the concept of Poetry, types of poetry, features
of poetry and its role in promoting integration in Nigeria. The findings revealed that the peaceful
resolution of conflict and prevention of violence, whether interpersonal or societal, overt or
structural, is a positive value to promote on a global level through teaching and learning of Poetry.
The paper concluded that the culture of violence and war is not sustainable. Though conflict is
inevitable in every society, but violent, conflict can be avoided, as an effective use of Poetry can
make a lot of contribution not just in avoiding violence but in ensuring integration, peace, security
and harmony. Recommendation were made that religious leaders should make use of Poetry that
teaches integration in their sermon, teaching and preaching, this will disseminate the message of
peace and tolerance to their worshippers.
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