The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Shi’ites of Nigeria From Establishment to Socialization

The purpose of the present study is to address the impact of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the establishment and formation of the Shi’ite community in Nigeria. The method of study is descriptive analysis and the data were analyzed using the theory of structural functionalism. The findings of the study show that the Shi’ites in Nigeria under the influence of the Islamic Revolution could have accomplished to: 1. Substantiate morality emphasizing on and extending the revolutionary values and ideas of Imam Khomeini to their cultural system; 2. Conduct wisely by defining leading and organizing institutions in their political system and accordingly achieve social unity; 3. Attempt to substantiate solidarity and coherence in society through bringing unity among the Shi’ites to approach a Shi’ite independent community. However, the Shi’ites in Nigeria have not been so successful in their interaction with the government and other religious-denominational groups in their country that has led to the current crisis in that society.