Resolving Ethics and Religious Crises: The Role of Book Publishers in Nigeria

Abstract

This investigation focuses on the function of Nigerian book publishers in addressing
ethical and theological crises. Professionals from Nigerian publishing firms who work in
the book industry made up the population. However, a total of 10 publishing firms
participated in the survey, and 60 participants were chosen at random. The information
from the respondents were gathered using a self-made online questionnaire that was
created and circulated. A sample size of 60 respondents were used for the study. Out of
57 filled and returned instruments, 50 were legitimate and utilized in the study. The
descriptive research design was used in this investigation. The frequency of the simple
percentages and mean scores were used to examine the data. The findings demonstrate
that while book publishers do not organize training programs for self-employment,
produce audiobooks on conflict resolution, engage in research, bibliotherapy, or outreach,
they do translate publications into local languages, partner with governments, and
distribute free books on conflict resolution. They provide their services via libraries, ebooks,
online books, Facebook, Twitter, Academia.edu, Research-gate, kindles, and
other digital and physical book platforms. They work together with libraries to extend legal
deposit but not to build institutional repositories, create and provide digital publishing
services, plan outreach, expand copyright, or ensure electronic distribution. In order to
have a greater influence on resolving Nigeria's ethnic and religious issues, it was advised
that book publishers work more effectively with librarians and vice versa.

Keywords: Book publishers, Ethnics, Nigeria, Publishing houses, Religious crisis, Roles,