Sports as a Tool for Promoting Peace and Good Governance

Abstract

port is a growing part of every man and woman’s heritage from nature and its absence can never be compensated for. Sport over the years has become a growing social and economic phenomenon which makes an important contribution to the universe toward achieving solidarity and prosperity. Today, sport is used as a powerful instrument for peace among individuals, groups and various countries of the world Nigeria inclusive. Therefore, this paper examines the use of sport as a tool for promoting peace and governance. However, the paper established among other things: the concept of sport, sport and peace and peace timeline since World War II, unique attributions of sport to peace and development, nature of sport vis-à-vis peace and development. It was recommended that sport-based programmes should be considered as a means of establishing and reestablishing relationships either among ethnic or political groups emphasizing sportsmanship spirit.