The Complex Relationships Between Crime, Insecurity and Poverty in Nigeria: Unpacking the State Failure Nexus | Chapter 6 | New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 3

Nigeria, frequently referred to as the Giant of Africa due to its vast population and significant economic potential, presents a complex paradox of wealth and poverty. Despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, Nigeria is plagued by severe challenges such as organised crime, persistent insecurity, and widespread poverty. This study presents a systematic investigation into the intricate interplay between organised crime, insecurity, and poverty in Nigeria, utilising the State Failure Theory as its theoretical groundwork. By drawing on qualitative insights from field research and expert interviews, the research delineates the complex dynamics within this nexus and its profound implications for human security, development, and global stability. Forty comprehensive interviews were conducted with key informants, comprising community members, law enforcement officials, policymakers, and specialists in security. Six focus group discussions were conducted with stakeholders, encompassing youth groups, women’s organisations, and local business owners. This study highlights that the failure of the Nigerian state has fostered an environment permissive to organised criminal activities, which, in turn, exacerbate insecurity and deepen poverty. Key drivers identified in this nexus include corruption, political instability, economic inequality, and institutional weaknesses. The study also highlights the severe impacts on human security, manifesting as widespread violence, displacement, human rights abuses, and socio-economic exclusion. By exploring the intricate relationships among organised crime, insecurity and poverty in Nigeria, this study elucidates the dire consequences of state failure and stresses the necessity for collective action to address this global challenge. The study recommends targeted interventions to strengthen governance and security frameworks, bolster the rule of law, promote sustainable development, and enhance international cooperation to mitigate the global repercussions of state failure.

 

Author(s) Details

 

Thomas Achu Uduo
Department of Defence and Security Studies, Nigerian Defence Academic Kaduna, University of Leicester and ASIS International, Nigeria and Department of Political Science and an Advocate for Girls' Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

 

Obaji-Akpet Immaculata Ofu
Department of Defence and Security Studies, Nigerian Defence Academic Kaduna, University of Leicester and ASIS International, Nigeria and Department of Political Science and an Advocate for Girls' Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nicass/v3/5362

Analysis of the Indicators of Household Food Insecurity in Frances Baard District Municipality of South Africa | Chapter 5 | Recent Trends in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 8

 Food anxiety is becoming a global question. To ensure that households are bread secure, numerous instruments to measure and evaluate food indicators endure be developed utilizing the food indicators calculation. Only a few research have investigated the evolution of household cooking insecurity signs. This study aims to assess and measure food anxiety indicators in the Frances Baard District Municipality. A quantitative research design was secondhand in this study, that includes descriptive, correlational, and descriptive research. For this study, a basic random sampling method was used, accompanying a sample size of 536 respondents. A total of 70.2 allotment of the 536 households are large, with four or more things. The findings show a positive and significant connection between not having some food [r= (534) = 0.452, p 0.001], household appendages eating few meals [r= (534) = 0.439, p 0.001], and a deficiency of food for the households. These findings plan that an increase in food-worried households in this municipality ability reduce food freedom by 11.6 percent (B = -0.499, p = 0.030). Home snack security could be discounted by 11.2 percent (B = -0.547, p = 0.032) if household members retire hungry. Food safety indicators in households should be used to determine food insecurity in the Frances Baard Municipality. Households accompanying many dependents have a difficult time getting food. To minimise cooking insecurity, it is suggested that household agriculture and food flowers be promoted and financed. The study revealed that women are generally affected by food anxiety, government concede possibility develop measures to address food danger for women.

Author(s) Details:

Gothatamang Norman Jonathan Shushu,
University of the Free State, South Africa.

Victor Mbulaheni Mmbengwa,
University of Limpopo, South Africa.

Jan Willem Swanepoel,
University of the Free State, South Africa.

Benjamin Manasoe,
University of the Free State, South Africa and Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RTASS-V8/article/view/11882