Boko Haram Terrorism and Human Security in Nigeria: Matters Arising

Nnam, Macpherson Uchenna; Ugwuoke, Cyril O.; Njemanze, Vivian Chizoma; Akwara, Francis Azalahu

doi:10.1080/10926771.2019.1710637

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“…Ethno-nationalist identity when shared among members of a social group, breeds extremists, who are willing to sacrifice their lives and other valuable resources for the advancement of its cause-hence, attacking the social wellbeing of the superior authority (Nigerian state). The depth of the impacts of ethno-nationalist identification in Nigeria, densely affects the important areas of the country's socio-political life, and drives a morbid stake to the heart of the country's economic fortune and democracy (Otite & Ogionwo, 2006;Nnam, Ugwuoke, Njemanze and Akwara, 2020). Among the various issues associated with ethno-nationalist identity in Nigeria, these factors are especially important for the authors of this paper, since they have far reaching consequences for social development and the achievement of Nation-Statehood.…”

Section: Discussion On the Impacts Of Ethno-nationalist Identity On The Social Wellbeing Of The Nigerian Statementioning

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Examining the Direct and Moderating Effects of Ethno Nationalist Identity on the Social Wellbeing of the Nigerian State

Orakwe

Nwokporo

2021

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The study is a contribution to the existing studies on the effects of ethno-nationalist identity on the social wellbeing of the Nigerian state. The ostensibly unwieldiness of ethnic related violence and hate in the contemporary Nigeria has casted a vail of doubt on the achievability of a nation state status for Nigeria. This study utilized the major tenets of David McCrone’s model on colonialism and nationalism as a theoretical leaning to understand the formation and perpetuation of ethnic nationality and consciousness. Applying the historical research design, data were collected from newspapers, magazines, television broadcasts, journal articles and textbooks and were analysed using content analysis method, so as to give explanatory clarity to the study. The study implicated some issues such as pervasive corruption, a faulty federal system, and a flawed indigenization policy as major catalysts for ethnic divide, and thus, called for a complete overhaul of the faulty social system, so as to create a fairer atmosphere for peace building. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0841/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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Section: Discussion On the Impacts Of Ethno-nationalist Identity On The Social Wellbeing Of The Nigerian Statementioning

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Examining the Direct and Moderating Effects of Ethno Nationalist Identity on the Social Wellbeing of the Nigerian State

Orakwe

Nwokporo

2021

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“…A combination of the poor ranking of the Nigerian state on the global poverty, terrorism and corruption indices, coupled with the country's poor economic profile and infrastructure deficits in addition to the rising wave of previously established crimes like robberies, assassinations, rapes and financial frauds, have placed the Nigerian society on the edge of an imminent socio-cultural disorganization. The theory adds utility to the present study when situated against the backdrop of the fact that it formed the major plank of the narratives of similar disorganized social environments interrogated by some authors in previous studies [ 2 , 4 , [36] , [37] , [38] , [39] , [40] ].…”

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Violent crimes and insecurity on Nigerian highways: A tale of travelers’ trauma, nightmares and state slumber

Ugwuoke,

Ajah,

Akor

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“…The same applies to other criminal elements and groups. For instance, such criminal elements as Boko Haram terrorists and kidnappers in Nigeria have been linked to heavy use of tramadol and other psychoactive substances (Otu et al , 2018a, 2018b, Nnam et al , 2020, 2021a). Factory workers, long distance bus and truck drivers and taxi drivers are all linked to the use of tramadol and other analgesics to stay awake, strong and active (Adedoye, 2011).…”

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Beyond evidence and reality: the politics, political economy and fallout of hawkish regulatory policy on prescription drugs in Nigeria

Otu,

Nnam,

Eteng

et al. 2023

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the politics, political economy, and fallout of hawkish regulatory policy on prescription drugs in Nigeria. Hawkish regulatory policy on prescription drug in Nigeria, such as opioid analgesics, is a very complex and multifaceted one, which usually involves the interplay of many factors and parties. Design/methodology/approach Policy manuals, official government gazettes (legislations, regulations, Acts and decrees), academic literature and a direct ethnographic observation of events surrounding the regulation of prescription drugs were reviewed and engaged. Findings The results revealed that Nigerian and global political economy and politics interface to define the direction of the new restrictive opioid policy, with resultant friction between prohibition and consumption. The reviews showed that the overarching “get-tough” and “repressive” policy are not necessarily founded on empirical evidence of an increase in prescription drug sales or use, but more as a product of the interplay of both internal and external politics and the prevailing socioeconomic order. Practical implications Instead of borrowing extensively from or being influenced by repressive Western drug laws and perspectives, Nigerian policymakers on prescription opioids should take control of the process by drawing up a home-grown policy that is less intrusive and punitive in nature for better outcomes. A mental sea change is required to understand the intrigues of Western power in Nigeria’s politics and political economy to avoid the continuous symptomatic failure of drug policy. Originality/value The politics and economic influence of the United Nations, USA and Western powers, as well as the axiom of moral panic of prescription drugs scares within the Nigerian environment, are particularly significant in the making of the emerging hawkish policy on prescription drugs in Nigeria.

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Boko Haram Terrorism and Human Security in Nigeria: Matters Arising

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

Examining the Direct and Moderating Effects of Ethno Nationalist Identity on the Social Wellbeing of the Nigerian State

Examining the Direct and Moderating Effects of Ethno Nationalist Identity on the Social Wellbeing of the Nigerian State

Violent crimes and insecurity on Nigerian highways: A tale of travelers’ trauma, nightmares and state slumber

Beyond evidence and reality: the politics, political economy and fallout of hawkish regulatory policy on prescription drugs in Nigeria

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