Sep to Dec - Volume 1, Number 1 (2025)
RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY: PROSPECTS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AMID BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY IN WEST AFRICA
ERHUOTOR EJIRO EFE, Kigbu John Agabi, Imran, Usman Sani
This study, "Resilience and Recovery: Prospects for Socio-Economic Development Amid Boko Haram Insurgency in West Africa," investigates the socio-economic consequences of Boko Haram's insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin, focusing on Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research, to offer a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the insurgency on local communities. The theoretical framework incorporates Social Capital Theory, the Human Security Framework, and Resilience Theory. The findings reveal that the erosion of social capital, particularly through displacement, has significantly hindered recovery, while regions with stronger social cohesion, such as Chad,...
DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND HUMAN SECURITY: EXAMINING ITS IMPACT ON THE SEME-IDIROKO BORDER COMMUNITIES, NIGERIA.
Prof. Luka Ruth Caleb, Prof. Abdullahi Nuhu Liman, Unaji Boniface Edoka
This study investigates the relationship between human trafficking and human security in the Seme-Idiroko border communities of Nigeria. The aim is to assess how human trafficking affects various aspects of human security, including economic stability, personal safety, community cohesion, and health security. The study adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing regression analysis to examine the impact of trafficking on these dimensions. The theoretical framework is anchored in Rational Choice Theory and Bronfenbrenner's Ecological System Theory, providing a lens to understand the behavior of traffickers and victims within the socio-economic context of the border region. The findings of the study reveal that...
THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY ON SOCIO-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA.
Kingsley Prince, Kigbu John Agabi
The study investigated the implications of the Boko Haram insurgency on socio-political development in North-East Nigeria. The aim of the study was to assess how the insurgency has disrupted socio-political structures, affected governance, and influenced regional development. The scope of the study covered the period from 2009 to 2023, focusing on the direct and indirect consequences of the Boko Haram conflict in states such as Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. The study adopted a qualitative methodology, utilizing interviews with key stakeholders, including government officials, security personnel, local leaders, and citizens, as well as secondary data from reports and academic literature. The...
PROSPECTS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AMID INSURGENCY IN NORTH EAST NIGERIA
Abraham Karo Abraham, Karo Abraham
The study investigated the prospects for socio-economic development amid insurgency in North-East Nigeria. The aim of the study was to examine the potential pathways for socio-economic recovery and growth in the region, despite the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency. The scope of the study covered the period from 2009 to 2023, focusing on economic and social development indicators in states severely affected by the insurgency, including Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. The study adopted a mixed-methods methodology, combining qualitative interviews with key stakeholders such as local government officials, security experts, and community leaders, with quantitative data from development reports and economic surveys....
NIGERIA’S PEACEBUILDING ROLE IN WEST AFRICA: THE POWER OF DIALOGUE AND CONSULTATION
Prof. Garba Mohammed Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Ahmad
The study investigated Nigeria's peacebuilding role in West Africa, focusing on the power of dialogue and consultation in fostering regional stability. The aim of the study was to assess Nigeria's contributions to peace processes in West Africa, particularly its use of diplomatic dialogue and consultations to resolve conflicts. The scope of the study covered Nigeria’s involvement in key peacebuilding efforts, including its role in mediating regional conflicts such as those in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d'Ivoire. The study adopted a qualitative methodology, utilizing documentary analysis, interviews with diplomats, peacekeeping experts, and policy documents to examine Nigeria's diplomatic strategies. The...
ASSESSING GOVERNMENT MEASURES AND IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES IN COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO ENHANCE HUMAN SECURITY IN SEME-IDIROKO BORDER COMMUNITIES, NIGERIA.
Prof. Luka Ruth Caleb, Prof. Abdullahi Nuhu Liman, Unaji Boniface Edoka
This study investigates the impact of government measures in combating human trafficking and enhancing human security in the Seme-Idiroko border communities, Nigeria. The primary aim is to assess the effectiveness of border patrols, victim rehabilitation programs, and awareness campaigns in mitigating trafficking while identifying systemic challenges such as corruption, porous borders, and bribery at checkpoints. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both quantitative data from structured questionnaires and qualitative insights from open-ended questions. The theoretical frameworks of Rational Choice Theory and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological System Theory were applied to understand traffickers' decision-making processes and the broader socio-economic factors contributing to...
IMPACT OF CROSS-BORDER ARMS SMUGGLING AND ITS THREAT TO REGIONAL COOPERATION AND PEACE-BUILDING IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA
Prof. Joseph Salamatu, Dr. Umma Dalhat
The study investigated the impact of cross-border arms smuggling and its threat to regional cooperation and peacebuilding in Katsina State, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to assess how illegal arms trafficking across Nigeria's northern borders influences security dynamics and undermines peace initiatives in the region. The scope of the study covered cross-border areas of Katsina, focusing on the role of arms smuggling in exacerbating conflicts, violence, and insecurity. The study adopted a qualitative methodology, utilizing interviews with security officials, local community leaders, and border control personnel, along with analysis of secondary data from government reports and security assessments....
IMPACT COMMUNITY POLICING AND INSECURITY IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
ERHUOTOR EFE
This study examines community policing and insecurity in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, through three theoretical lenses: partnership policing and community participation, broken windows, and social disorganization theories. Together, these frameworks stress that policing is most effective when community-driven, preventive, and responsive to underlying social conditions. The partnership approach underscores collaboration and mutual trust between citizens and law enforcement; the broken windows perspective emphasizes addressing minor disorder before it escalates; while social disorganization highlights the impact of weak institutions, unemployment, and instability on crime. A cross-sectional design was adopted, with 355 respondents selected through multi-stage sampling methods. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and secondary sources. Quantitative findings were analyzed...