The recent abduction of more than 200 school girls in northeastern Nigeria
is a clear indication of how the country, despite its vast economic and
military potential, lacks the critical ability to ensure the proper security of
its citizens. The event sparked a global outcry and motivated the campaign
#BringBackOurGirls, which drew attention to the true danger of the Islamic
insurgent group Boko Haram.
This tragic event prompted the Nigerian government to openly welcome, for
the first time since the beginning of this insurgency, the offer of security
assistance from world powers such as the United States, France, and Great
Britain. With new support flowing in from major world powers and neighboring
countries, the question now is whether Nigeria will indeed be able to
effectively address the wider security concern that has now become both messy
and solution resistant. Read full blog on the Center for Security Governance page
Affirming Democracy amid Insecurity and Uncertainty
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“Until Nigerians find a way to create institutions which…can remain part of
the state…and not become instruments susceptible to being captured by
factions ...
7 years ago