The aim of study is to find out how Nigerians perceive the core values of the Nation. To achieve this aim, a 41-item questionnaire, which covered bio-data, political, economic and social core values, was administered to 155,924 respondents in the 774 Local Government Areas of the country.
The data were analysed with averages, means, standard deviations, t-test, ANOVA and Regression statistical methods. The overall mean score of the perception of Nigeria core values was 2.84 on a 3-point scale. The perception across the six geo=political zone range from 2.80 to 2.95 Males scored 2.84 against females’2.80. The ranges 281 – 285, 2.80 – 2.88, and 2.76 – 2.87, were obtained for age, religion and educational level, respectively: Similar patterns of result were obtained in the States. The T-test and F-ratios were significant at p- 05. The results indicate a positive perception of political, economic and social core value of Nigeria.
Slight variations among some categories of respondents were noted and explanations given for them. It was recommended that the National Orientation Agency should use the result to design programmes for achieving its mandate.
 

Table of Contents
1.0 Chapter Introduction P. 1
1.1 Background of the Study P. 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem P. 4
1.3 Purpose of the Study P. P. 7
1.4 Research Question P. 7
1.5 Significance of the Study P. 8
2.0 Chapter 2: Literature Review P. 9
2.1 Introduction P. 9
2.2 Psychological Theories of Perception P. 11
2.3 Theoretical Frame for the Study P. 14
2.4 Empirical Studies P. 14
2.5 Nigerian Core Values P. 17
2.6 Conclusion P. 17
3.0 Chapter 3: Research Design and Methodology 19
3.1 Introduction P. 19
3.2 Research Design P. 19
3.3 Population Study P. 19
3.4 Sample Distribution of Study p. 23
3.5 Distribution of Sample P. 23
3.6 Instrumentation P. 30
3.7 Validity and Reliability of the Instrument p. 31
3.8 Administration of the Instrument P. 32
4.0 Chapter 4: Results P. 35
4.1 Introduction P. 35
4.2 Presentation of Data P. 35
4.3 Research Question 1 P. 36
4.4 Research Question 2 P. 65
4.5 Research Question 3 P. 246
4.6 Findings of the Study P. 249
5.0 Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusion p. 251
5.1 Introduction p. 255
5.2 Discussion of the Feedings P. 255
5.3 Conclusion P. 258
5.4 Recommendation 259