An Analysis of the Legal and Ethnical Aspects of Managing Workplace Diversity in Nigeria

Abstract

The study focus on four key demographical dimension of diversity (ethnicity/religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation). It evaluates the concept of diversity from an organization and national perspectives to help enhance the practice of diversity management in Nigeria. It examines the legal framework, polices and best practices and hinges on this framework to illustrate as well as prompt further discussions on the issue, that are likely to influence how diversity is managed. The study majorly examines literatures from secondary sources in order to provide an in depth understanding of the national context and to unveil structural dynamics in Nigeria that embrace the need to develop diversity management practice in the country. The paper concludes by offering practical strategies to enhance diversity management in the country.