Nigeria’s security crisis rooted in governance failures, poverty, scholars say (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's security crisis is attributed to governance failures, poverty, and structural issues, with experts advocating for comprehensive reforms and multidimensional solutions.

• Nigeria's security crisis is linked to governance failures, poverty, and institutional weaknesses
• Participants at a symposium identified colonial legacies, ethno-regional divisions, and corruption as key drivers of insecurity
• Recommendations include reforms for accountable leadership, poverty reduction, and improved security institutions
• The event highlighted the need for multidimensional approaches beyond military responses