Conviviality in Nigerian higher education institutions: decolonizing the contents for cutting-edge research

Abstract

Given the state of polity and lack of recognition, we argue that there is a myriad of problems in Nigerian higher education institutions (NHEIs). These problems have impeded the progress of academia across all the thirty-six states of the country. In addressing research, teaching, community service, and the impact of NHEIs, we seek the tool of conviviality. By conviviality, we mean the state of incompleteness that challenges every individual and group to be open-minded in their relationships, claims, being, belonging, and articulations of identities. The paper employs a critical lens to understand the indefatigable tool of conviviality among researchers, academics, and analysts for promoting cutting-edge research. This is done specifically to address, propose, and re-energise the missing link that exists in modern Nigerian higher education institutions.