THE REVIEW OF INDIGENOUS AND MODERN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN NIGERIA

This paper examined the review of indigenous and modern Social Work in Nigeria specifically the definition of Social Work and traditional charity. It accessed the global definition of Social Work as a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to Social Work.  Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing. The thematic paper tactically the history of Social Work in Nigeria in three folds such as the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras. It also went further to look at how Social work as a discipline was established in the University of Benin. It recommended that indigenous knowledge should be upheld and the value system of the blacks should be determined by the blacks and not with foreign ideology.