May 02, 2014 perhaps the most important overall contribution of militancy and violence in west africa is its serious effort to problematize africas new strains of radical islam, without becoming clouded by the western gaze, including concerns that america or europe will be targets of african islamic ire. Counselling strategies for addressing militancy and social. Ethnic militancy and internal terrorism on nigeria s national security 63 afinotan, and ojakorotu, 2009. Internal security management in nigeria download ebook. The restoration of democratic rule in nigeria on 29 may, 1999 also signaled the emergence and continued proliferation of vigilante groups, ethnic and sectional militias as well as secessionist or separatist groups. International reactions and actions on militancy 2017 african. It supplies about 90 per cent of the crude oil and gas resources of the country, which form the bulk of nigerias monoeconomy. Ethnic and political unrest has continued throughout the 1990s despite the conversion to democracy. It can be accessed via login or by signing up to become a cipher brief member. Terrorist organizations and some radical criminals create a very unsafe situation. Department of agricultural economics and extension, delta state university, asabacampus, nigeria.
To achieve this objective, the paper critically discusses the centrality of alienation in the seemingly intractable youth violence in the niger delta. Review this is a controlled, lucid and deeply felt account of boko harams unconsionable kidnappings. This is the second installment in an ongoing series focusing on nigerian elections, the politicomilitancy dynamic of the countrys niger delta and proposed reforms of the countrys energy sector. Militant means vigorously active, combative and aggressive, especially in support of a cause, as in militant reformers. Nigeria, petrocapitalism and the plight of the oil minorities.
The paper submits that, the operation of true federalism and good governance in nigeria has to be accomplished by meaningful devolution of powers. In fact, common sense posits that it is a negation of democracy or any other kind of peoplepower oriented type of governance. Lastly, the resurgence of militancy in the niger delta area do not only pose threats to the region, but nigeria at large, considering the ongoing fall in the oil price and also the economic challenges in the country. Upon assuming office in 2007, nigerias former president umaru yaradua initiated an amnesty programme for repentant militants in the niger delta region to provide them with stipends and. The related modern concept of the militia as a defensive organization against invaders grew out of the anglosaxon fyrd. Whereas oil is the fulcrum of the nigerian economy, the ethnic minorities populated niger delta which bears the burden of oil and gas production paradoxically remains one of the least developed parts of the country.
Undoubtedly, nigeria is a monocultural economy that depends mainly on oil. Click download or read online button to get internal security management in nigeria book now. Sep 28, 2016 this is cipher brief level i member only content. Youth restiveness, militancy and the intractable problems of the niger delta by austin emaduku this lecture was delivered on october 1, 2016, as part of activities by the national association of. By victor ojakorotu and lysias dodd gilbert introduction violence has been defined by the world health organizations who world report on violence and health as. Resolving militancy in niger delta the niger delta is the host of multinational oil and gas companies operating in nigeria.
Jul 01, 2003 alienation and militancy in the niger delta. The data analysis technique utilized in this study is content analysis of data. It relied on secondary source such as books, journals, newspaper articles. In general usage, a militant person is a confrontational person who does not necessarily use violence. Ethnic militia has taken the front seat in any contemporary discourse on nigeria and its emerging democracy.
The current conflict in the niger delta first arose in the early 1990s over tensions between foreign oil corporations and a number of the niger delta s minority ethnic groups who feel they are being exploited, particularly the ogoni and the ijaw. This is the second installment in an ongoing series focusing on nigerian elections, the politico militancy dynamic of the countrys niger delta and proposed reforms of the countrys energy sector. Counselling strategies for addressing militancy and social restiveness in nigeria with abstract, chapters 15, references and questionnaire. The article attempts to unpick some of the motivations and dynamics at work. This research work examines the effect of militancy on the development of the nigeria states. Federal university lafia, nigeria abstract this paper explores the humanitarian impact of terrorism in nigeria from the standpoint of boko haram insurgency. Amnesty, development, fragility, militancy, niger delta, nigeria. A militant, as a noun, is a person who uses militant methods in pursuit of an objective. Terrorism in the northern part of nigeria is even more violent.
A stable political environment is an important factor in the productivity of agribusiness enterprises. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Nigeria, if boko haram can accelerate nigerias centrifugal forces ethnoreligious divides, power politics, and economic grievances sufficiently to cause the state to collapse from within. In times of crisis, the militiaman left his civilian duties and became a. The boko haram kidnappings and islamist militancy in nigeria habila, helon on. An amnesty offered to militants in the niger delta in 2009 was intended to end fighting, oil theft and other disruption in the region. The boko haram kidnappings and islamist militancy in nigeria by helon habila. The effect of the cost of militancy and unrest or peace.
Militant can refer to individuals or groups displaying aggressive behavior or attitudes. The area suffers from gross environmental degradation and endemic poverty. Habilas account of the boko haram kidnappings and islamist militancy in nigeria is short and powerful. A response to csis on petroleum, politics, and democracy in nigeria. In the case of nigeria, much of the research appears to have taken place prior to 2009, which was an important turning point for both the militants and the.
The study employed ex post facto research design and generated its data using secondary sourcesthe data were descriptively analysed. Amnesty policy was formulated to stop the ugly effect of militancy on the economy of nigeria. Terrorism poses an unprecedented threat to nigerias national security interest, and indeed, the very existence of the nigerian state. It argues that agitation for resource control either political or economic has a direct correlation with ethnic militancy. This work however, would be investigating the challenges that brought about the resurgence of militancy in the niger delta and its. The unending insurgency in the niger delta of nigeria. The core of the problem was articulate in order to grapple with the complexities of this social problem. Nwogwugwu, ngozi, alao olatunji emmanuel and egwuonwu, clara abstract the niger delta region of nigeria, reputed to be one of the most richly endowed deltas in the world, contributes about 80% of nigeria s national wealth.
Insurgency, insurrection, and militancy in nigeria godwin e. Upon assuming office in 2007, nigeria s former president umaru yaradua initiated an amnesty programme for repentant militants in the niger delta region to provide them with stipends and. Despite the existence of a sizeable theoretical and empirical literature, no firm. The frequent attacks on oil installations and facilities by militant groups in the region have become a source of concern to peace lovers, scholars and policy makers alike. Those hopes havent been realized, and the fragile peace is. This is essential to understanding the tragedy of the chibok girls. Jun, 2016 resolving militancy in niger delta the niger delta is the host of multinational oil and gas companies operating in nigeria. Pdf militant oil agitations in nigerias niger delta and.
Here you will see the meaning, causes, effects and possible ways to combat it in nigeria. This is against the backdrop of the rising spate of violent attacks. Based on data drawn from primary studies of community youth groups in four oil. The way forward article pdf available in journal of human ecology delhi, india 292. The post conflict situation in the rohingya community brings loss in economic potential and mobility among men, who in many 12 women in conflict.
Mar 20, 2018 an amnesty offered to militants in the niger delta in 2009 was intended to end fighting, oil theft and other disruption in the region. For so many years, the niger delta region has been oppressed by the military and civilian government. Nigeria is often referred to as the giant of africa, owing to its large population and economy. With approximately 184 million inhabitants, nigeria is the most populous country in africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. On april 18, the results of nigerias april 16 presidential election were announced, with incumbent president goodluck jonathan winning 57 percent of the popular vote and retaining his. Militant oil agitations in nigerias niger delta and the economy mr. Oil and youth militancy in nigerias niger delta region. Platforms hinders the free flow of oil production activities and causes negative implications on the nigerian. View militancy and human rights violation in niger delta from chem 101 at cambridge. This study explores the trends and pattern of islamic boko haram and niger delta militancy in nigeria. The existence of ethnic militias cannot be said to be compatible with democracy. This article is useful for curious knowledge seekers, researchers as well as policymakers in nigeria.
The effects of militancy on development of the nigeria state, largest undergraduate projects repository, research works and materials. What a great and inexpensive way to feed your need to know. This paper examines the linkages between alienation and militancy in nigerias niger delta region, and the dilemma the nigerian state faces in dealing with the menace of hostage taking of oil workers in the region by militant groups. The paper examines the definition and forms of acts of terrorism in nigeria with a view to understanding the continual existence of the menace despite measures adopted by the government to counter terrorism. Understanding the context of oil violence in the niger delta of nigeria. This study explores the myriad of reasons responsible for the role of the youth in violence in the niger delta region. Militancy and genderbased violence in nigeria and myanmar conclusion based on the case studies above, it can be argued respond with promptness since the beginning that even though different actors. Based on data drawn from primary studies of community youth groups in four oilrich communities in bayelsa and rivers states and secondary sources, findings reveal that community youth revolt over socioeconomic and political deprivation arising from oil exploitation and. Youth militancy, amnesty and security in the niger delta region of nigeria. In the wake of the september 11th attack and the iraq war, nigerias geopolitical significance to the u. Download undergraduate projects topics and materials accounting, economics, education.
There are examples of militancy and vandalism in the niger delta area as the manifestation of political and economic terrorism. Nwogwugwu, ngozi, alao olatunji emmanuel and egwuonwu, clara abstract the niger delta region of nigeria, reputed to be one of the most richly endowed deltas in the world, contributes about 80% of nigerias national wealth. Banking and finance project topics and material for nigeria students. Transitional societies face a myriad of problems which include incessant conflicts. Of political science and public administration university of uyo, p. Youth restiveness, militancy and the intractable problems of the niger delta by austin emaduku this lecture was delivered on october 1, 2016, as part of.
Checkmating the resurgence of youth militancy in the niger. Introduction the growth and development of countries are to a large extent directly related to their socio. This kind of analysis is lacking from greed, not grievance scholarship of niger delta militancy, but is vital for understanding the rise and nature of youth militancy. A cohort of 20 exmilitants from the urhobo speaking tribe within the nigerdelta region of nigeria that were enrolled in the amnesty program was used for this study. The resurgence of militant group has renewed the growing tension of conflict in the niger delta and has continually posed a fundamental domestic challenge to nigerian security for more than a decade. Unfortunately, all the types of terrorism can be seen in nigeria. In this article palash kamruzzaman and ben tantua argue that the cognitive world of militants and militancy in the niger delta is embedded in a complex web of formal and informal interactions with political actors and military elites which give significance and sustenance to the conflict. Jun 25, 2012 this kind of analysis is lacking from greed, not grievance scholarship of niger delta militancy, but is vital for understanding the rise and nature of youth militancy. The researchers then develop the theoretical framework they used to analyze the cost of militancy and unrest or peace accounting on the productivity of firms in nigeria the nigerdelta case. Given these findings, we conclude that a new, more comprehensive approach by the nigerian governmentone that seeks to address political, economic, and. Oil resources, militancy, and the postamnesty challenges in the niger delta, nigeria article pdf available october 2011 with 419 reads how we measure reads.
International journal of development and conlict 52015 5975 ethnic militancy and internal terrorism on nigerias national security osabiya, babatunde joseph school of management sciences, national open university of nigeria. International journal of development and conlict 52015 5975 ethnic militancy and internal terrorism on nigerias national security osabiya, babatunde joseph school of management sciences, national open university of nigeria 1416 ahmadu bello way, victoriaisland, lagos, nigeria. Nature of terrorism and antiterrorism laws in nigeria. The boko haram kidnappings and islamist militancy in nigeria. Thus the unabated marginalization, disempowerment, segregation, suppression and repression of hitherto. International reactions and actions on militancy 2017.
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