CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION • Background to the Study There is a well-known saying that what is learnt at a tender age is hardly forgotten even at adulthood. The dictum that national integration occupies a prominent position in the quest to build a united, strong, virile and prosperous Nigeria can never be overemphasized.   Socialization as a holistic approach to societal unity, makes it possible for vital issues such as cultural tolerance and national unity to be accommodated. A survey through the Socialization from childhood to adulthood clearly indicates the commitment of the process in installing attitudes and values necessary for national unity and integration in Nigeria (NTI/STUP, 2007).   Notwithstanding the efforts made at this time, Socialization dream as held by these educators from Ohio University was not realized. Its entry into the curriculum at that time was short-lived because there were no schools in which the process could be communicated but it was re-introduced in 1963 to enable learners to learn about themselves (Ezegbe,1988).  

Socialization deals with man and his environment, how man discovers himself and how he can be useful both to himself, to the community and to the society at large, are questions that engage Socialization thinkers. The constant search of how man can fit into the society by utilizing the necessary attitudes, values and skills are at the root of Socialization objective. This in fact, explains why Socialization is simply seen as “the way of life” of the people.

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