Nigeria's Future Security Challenges And Implications For Internal, Regional, And Global Security

This study was carried out to examine Nigeria's future security challenges and implications for internal, regional, and global security. Specifically, the study investigate the security challenges in Nigeria, examine the implications of insecurity in Nigeria and its effect on inter-governmental relationship with her neighbours, find out the steps taken by the government to curb insecurity in Nigeria and investigate the role of international organizations in the fight against insecurity in members states. The historical research approach was used for the study. 

The findings revealed that Nigeria in recent times has recorded unprecedented security challenges such as Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) attacks, militancy, armed robbery, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, Fulani-Herders farmers clashes, cultism among other social vices. 

Insecurity has led to the forced displacement of people, families, and communities have direct of impact on host communities to absorb large numbers of displaced people. This bring to host communities added demand for food and non-food items which their existing system are not always able to absorb. Economic development is one of the main strategies for addressing insecurity in Nigeria. Poverty and unemployment are major drivers of criminal activity, as they create a situation where individuals may feel that they have no other option but to engage in illegal activities to survive. Combating insecurity goes beyond guns and drones, but rather spreading good education, good governance and creating employment for the teeming youth who are awfully tough and restive because the future appears black. 

The solution involves concerted efforts from all and sundry to build a nation where peace and justice shall reign. The study thereby recommend that government should improve on information technology by installing CCTVs to monitor illegal immigrants, arms and ammunition into the country. Also, unemployment should be directly tackled by all levels of government. Furthermore, the Nigerian security agencies should be counselled to sum bribery and other corrupt acts.  Lastly, the Nigerian security agencies should be well remunerated to sum bribery and corruption.