Full Description
Nigeria is the most dynamic country on the African continent. Yet the legacy of colonialism, deep-rooted corruption, exposure to climate change and the proliferation of small arms have created a precarious security situation that holds back the country's potential for peace and prosperity.
Security in Nigeria explores the many security threats facing Nigeria and assesses the government's responses to date. With contributors spanning three continents, it provides an original and comprehensive analysis of 'old' and 'new' security threats and offers original solutions to address the crisis.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
List of Acronyms
Biographies
Introduction - Caroline Varin
1.Colonial Legacy as Foundation of Insecurity in Nigeria - Michael I. Ugwueze
2.Corruption: a root cause of insecurity in Nigeria - Leah Wawro
3.Nowhere to Run: Climate Change and Security Challenges in Nigeria - Okoye Anthony Chukwuebuka
4.Small Arms Proliferation - Freedom Onuoha & Gerald Ezirim
5.Human Trafficking - Olusesan Ayodeji Makinde and Deborah Fry
6.Maritime Piracy - Dirk Siebels
7.Militants of the Niger Delta - Jude Cocodia
8.Guns and Deaths - The Conflict between Farmers and Herders - Chris Kwaja
9.Boko Haram and Islamic Extremists - Dauda Abubakar
10.Secessionist Movements and Structural Determinism in Nigeria - Usman A. Tar and Bashir Bala
11.Internally Displaced Persons and Security in Nigeria - Olajumoke Yacob Haliso and Michael Ihuoma
12.Informal Security Sector and Security Provisioning in Nigeria: Trends, Issues and Challenges - Ufiem Maurice Ogbonnaya
Conclusion - Caroline Varin and Freedom Onuoha
Bibliography
Index
