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Book SynopsisNigeria 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.
Trade ReviewIn this remarkably fine volume, Caroline Varin and Freedom Onuoha have assembled a stellar cast of contributors to shed important light on the complexities of security in Nigeria. This august group reveals a variety of critical challenges facing this important African nation and provides cogent insights into their causes and implications. Security in Nigeria is a most significant contribution to an informed understanding of these crucial topics and should be essential reading for scholars, and general readers alike. * William A. Taylor, Associate Professor, Angelo State University *
Table of ContentsTable 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
