ABSTRACT
The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the security threat in Nigeria, a case study of Nyaya and Jikwoyi communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council.
To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who lives in Nyaya and Jikwoyi communities. Two hundred (200) questionnaires was administered, one hundred and sixty eight (168) was returned and one hundred and fifty (150) copies was used. After critical analysis of the data collected, findings revealed that the security threat in Nigeria cannot be over emphasized in reducing the rate of violence and insurgency in Nigeria.
As a result of insecurity, we should be more sophisticated in managing our security challenges, and avoid handling the issues in reactionary ways or adopting impulsive measures and strategies that fail to address the fundamental problems on a sustainable basis. Agreed, we have security challenges. Every nation does have. However, it does not mean that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse because of our security challenges, as is being insinuated in some quarters. Why do we think that some nations like China, Japan, India and the European countries are stable and flourishing despite their huge population and challenges? It is because they can feed their population and at the same time grow their economy to foster their national security. Nigeria can also do the same. Let there be food on the table of every Nigerian first and foremost, to reduce the tension and scrambling across the nation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
DeclarationI
CertificationII
DedicationIII
AcknowledgementIV
Abstract V
Table of contentVI
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction1
Background of the study2
Statement of the research problem3
1.4Purpose of the study4
1.5Significance of the study4
1.6Research questions5
1.7Research hypothesis5
1.8Scope and limitations of the study6
1.9Definition of terms6
CHAPTER TWO
2.0Literature review8
2.1Introduction 8
2.2What is Security Threat?11
2.3Historical background of insecurity in Nigeria12
2.4Common security threat in Nigeria 15
2.5Nigeria: States with high security threat18
2.6What are the biggest threats to Nigerian security?18
2.7The problems and challenges of insecurity in Nigeria21
2.8Nigeria capabilities on national security25
2.9Theoretical framework27
2.9.1Balance of threat theory27
2.9.2Critical Security Studies28
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Introduction31
3.2Research design31
Sources of data collection31
Population of the study32
Sampling size32
Sampling techniques32
Data collection instrument33
Administration of data collection instrument33
3.9Validation instrument34
3.10Method of data analysis34
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS PRESENTATION
4.1Introduction36
Analysis of respondents’ characteristics and classifications36
Analysis of individual research statement40
Test of hypothesis50
Discussion of the findings60
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1Summary of the findings62
5.2Conclusion 63
5.3Recommendations64
5.4Suggestion for further study65
References66
Appendix