Unemployment and Security Challenges in Southern Axes of Nigeria (Published)
This study examines the relationship between unemployment and insecurity in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, 2000-2023. This period witnessed high youth and security challenges in the local government and neighboring University town of Abraka. Something needed to be done by the state government. This study is part of the response to provide a framework to deal with the problem. The research method employed in this study is the quantitative research method. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. To achieve the objective of the study, three hypotheses were formulated and tested using the cross-sectional research design. A sample size of 200 was drawn from a population of 48,000 residents in the area. The statistical tool used for testing the formulated hypotheses in this study is the Chi-square (χ2). Based on the analysis, it was discovered among others that youth unemployment predisposes young ones to crime leading to insecurity in the area. Based on the research findings, it is therefore recommended among others thus; entrepreneurship training scheme as a development study should be inculcated into the educational curriculum and made more practical irrespective of the course of one’s area of study.
Keywords: Crime, Insecurity, Poverty, Social problem, Unemployment, Violence, Youth
The Relevance of Shari’ah to Curbing Insecurity in the North-Central Nigeria (Published)
The research is designed to establish the relevance of Shari’ah in curbing insecurity in the North-Central Nigeria with particular reference to Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau States. The study employed descriptive survey, various respondents comprising Islamic Religious Organizations, Muslim Law-enforcement agents, Shari’ah Court Judges and the Muslim society in the North-Central Zone. Proportional sample technique was used to select five hundred and forty (540) for the study, while a total of fifty respondents from neighboring states of Niger for the purpose of pilot study. A reliability coefficient of 0.089 was obtained for all the forty-five (45) items in the instrument. The study found that there has been lack of commensurate disciplinary actions to crimes. The study also found that there is no proper knowledge and guidance of Islam. Added to these findings is that the entire life system of people is not guided by Shariah provisions. Based on this research, the researcher recommended among others that Shari’ah provisions should be well taught and understood with a view to curbing insecurity menace in the affected states. Proper knowledge and guidance of Islam should be adhered to and imparted to people in the society with a view to curbing insecurity acts. Government in collaboration with stakeholders (community leaders, youth leaders and other leaders of Community based Organizations) should come up with lasting solutions to insecurity in their affected states and / or communities. Government should deploy security agents to insecurity vulnerable areas with a view to dislodging the banditry attacks.
Keywords: Insecurity, Nigeria, north Central, relevance of Shari’ah
Confronting The Challenges of Insecurity in Ondo State: The Role of Geospatial Surveillance and Mapping (Published)
The situation of insecurity in Nigeria has ignited different levels of government to form their own security networks. One of such efforts was made by the Ondo State Government by creating Amotekun Security Network for Ondo State. This is to improve security life and property of people in the state. This was as a result of persistent siege laid by marauders on the highways and farms in the state. There is no doubt about the good intension of the Governor which he has backed up with action in the inauguration of Amotekun Security Network for Ondo State, However the trend of combatting crime and terrorism in this 21st century has gone more sophisticated to the extent that conventional security architecture has become grossly inadequate, thus the need to upgrade security architecture to the level whereby security system and the personnel can combat the crime and even nip it in the bud before attacks. This can only be possible by complementing the conventional structure with available geospatial apparatus for security surveillance in confronting the challenges of insecurity not only in Ondo State but Nigeria at large. This paper thus appraises the challenges of insecurity in Ondo State and the role of geospatial surveillance and mapping. The paper was based on review of literatures and qualitative technique of analysis. This paper was structured into background information about Ondo State, Overview of security challenges in Nigeria with attention on Ondo State, the take-off of Ondo State Security Network Agency called Amotekun, and highlights on geospatial technology solutions for security surveillance in confronting insecurity challenges. This paper thus concludes that insecurity in Ondo State and entire Nigeria could be curbed if security network can be complimented with geospatial surveillance and mapping technique.
Citation: Adewale Akingbade (2022) Confronting the Challenges of Insecurity in Ondo State: The Role of Geospatial Surveillance and Mapping, Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.10, No.5, pp.25-38
Keywords: AFRIGIST, Amotekun, Insecurity, Ondo State, geospatial surveillance
POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA (Published)
The study analyses the Poverty Alleviation Programmes as an alternative to Peace and Conflict Resolution in Northern Nigeria; it links the frequency of Conflicts (insecurity) in the region the incidence of absolute and abject poverty. The study predominantly utilized secondary data. In the final analyses, it is shown that conflicts in the region are traceable to poverty. The study concludes that, peace, stability and security is the foundation for achieving the socio-economic development; therefore, preventing conflict, resolving conflict and for peace to be built, poverty has to be alleviated or eradicate the poverty tension that breeds ground for conflict, which requires a genuine commitment for poverty alleviation programmes and involvement of constituents people at every level–design, implementation and monitoring of poverty reduction programs
Keywords: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Ethno-religious, Insecurity, Peace, Poverty