Boko-Haram Insurgency in Nigeria : The Challenges and Lessons

Alao , David Oladimeji; Clement Oluwasegun Atere; Oluwafisayo Alao

doi:10.12816/0003749

Article Details

Boko-Haram Insurgency in Nigeria : The Challenges and Lessons

Authors:

Alao , David Oladimeji | Clement Oluwasegun Atere | Oluwafisayo Alao

Publisher:

National Library Singapore

Main Topics:

Political science

Journal:

Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2012 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.1-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

44781

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23013621

DOI:

10.12816/0003749

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Abstract:

 The terrorist acts of the Boko-Haram since 2009 have created a state of palpable fear in Nigeriaand beyond, while the helpless posture of governments is worrisome. The study examines thegrowth of the sect, the efforts of government in addressing the challenges and the implications.The study is descriptive and data obtained from secondary sources. It was found that theinsurgence was a manifestation of frustration on account of national political, religious andeconomic systems while the institutional mechanism adopted in managing the crisis was defective.The study concludes that the challenges are not insurmountable but a reflection of a weak state. Itrecommends the adoption of proactive security measures, peace approach to security and policiesthat equitably address poverty and unemployment. Lastly, the southern states governments are topay more attention to agriculture to reduce over-dependence on northern sources particularly inperiods of crises, disaster or crop failure.

Article Details

Boko-Haram Insurgency in Nigeria : The Challenges and Lessons

Authors:

Alao , David Oladimeji | Clement Oluwasegun Atere | Oluwafisayo Alao

Publisher:

National Library Singapore

Main Topics:

Political science

Journal:

Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2012 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.1-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

44781

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23013621

DOI:

10.12816/0003749

Descriptors:

TERRORISM

VIOLENCE

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

PEACE

CONFLICTS

NIGERIA

Issues

Article Details

Boko-Haram Insurgency in Nigeria : The Challenges and Lessons

Authors: Alao , David Oladimeji | Clement Oluwasegun Atere | Oluwafisayo Alao

Publisher: National Library Singapore

Main Topics: Political science

Journal: Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2012 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.1-15

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 11/2012

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 44781

Frequency: Monthly

pISSN: 23013621

DOI: 10.12816/0003749

Descriptors:

TERRORISM

VIOLENCE

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

PEACE

CONFLICTS

NIGERIA

Issues

Authors:

Alao , David Oladimeji | Clement Oluwasegun Atere | Oluwafisayo Alao

Publisher:

National Library Singapore

Main Topics:

Political science

Journal:

Singaporean Journal of Business, Economics and Management Studies 2012 Vol.1 Issue 4, pp.1-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

44781

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

23013621

DOI:

10.12816/0003749