Conflict And Human Security In Africa

This paper examined the security issues as it affects the developmental growth of the Nigerian state. The choice of Nigeria as a case study is facilitated by at least two major factors. Firstly, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Thus, the security of Nigeria is a matter of vital strategic implication for Africa as a continent. Secondly, the failure by the Nigerian state to harness and utilize its vast human and material resources is a serious challenge that continues to stupefy many. The paper adopted content analysis method to contextualize security and development, it also emphasized that the maximum level of national development determines the level of security of a country at any particular time. The study argued that, there is an existing nexus between security and development. In the end, the study concluded that, the Nigerian experience typifies the prevalence of insecurity made manifest in the absence of protection from hidden and harmful disruptions in the pattern of daily lives. Policy recommendations were made to ensure enthronement of peace, happiness, safety and the protection of man in the society.