Insecurity and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria

Ewetan , O. O. and Urhie, Ese S (2014) Insecurity and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development Studies, 5 (1). pp. 40-63. ISSN ISSN 2201-4268

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Abstract

This paper examines the pertinent issue of insecurity in Nigeria and its implication for socio-economic development. Available data on the level and dimensions of insecurity in Nigeria reveals an increase over time, which constitutes serious threat to lives and properties, hinders business activities and discourages local and foreign investors, all which stifles and retards Nigeria‟s socio-economic development. This rising wave of insecurity has not abated but has assumed a dangerous dimension which is threatening the corporate existence of the country as one geographical entity. In the light of the above the paper recommends that government must be proactive in dealing with security issues and threats, through modern methods of intelligence gathering, and sharing among security personnel, training, logistics, motivation, and deploying advanced technology in managing security challenges. The real solution lies in government accelerating the pace of economic development through creating an economy with relevant social, economic and physical infrastructure to support business and industrial growth.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Ese Urhie
Date Deposited:	26 Mar 2015 14:32
Last Modified:	26 Mar 2015 14:32
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/4315

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