IMPLICATION OF BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BORNO STATE

IMPLICATION OF BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BORNO STATE

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Globally, insecurity phenomenon has, indeed, posed the greatest threat to the present world order and has been encapsulated in the nine-letter word: “Boko Haram”. Boko Haram may have existed in diverse ways in the decades; even centuries that had gone by without much threat to international security and global order, but the world of the twenty-first century appear to be witnessing a major scourge borne out of the phenomenon of Boko Haram. As noted by Nkwede (2013), the issue of security has remained topical and indeed constituted a serious course for concern not only to the private but also to public
individuals in Nigeria. The security question has, in recent times, emerged as a key concept in Nigeria’s struggle for good governance, sustainable democracy and development. Apparently, the increasing spread of nefarious activities of Boko Haram sect in Nigeria and the destruction of lives and property is a growing concern that could not be wished away with a wave of hand (Alao. Atere, Alao, 2015 and Ogege, 2013). The effects of Boko Haram insurgency on the sustainable economic development in Nigeria and its implications on corporate existence of the country as well as its image internationally constitute the prime motivator of this paper. It is against this backdrop that the paper attempts to conceptualize the concept “Boko Haram”, its historicity, manifestations of Boko Haram insurgency, and its effects on the sustainable economic development in Nigeria. Indeed, the worldwide manifestation of insurgency has been evident in Africa, but also in Nigeria. With particular reference to Nigeria, the phenomenon has found expression in the emergence of Boko Haram insurgency
(2001-date). Since its advent, the sectarian insurrection has destroyed vast disturbance withinthe country, particularly by “using explosives and firearms with ugly, fatal” consequences (Awake, 2006). The horrendous level of boko haram attacks in several elements of the country, going unpleasant consequences for the nation’s economy and its growth. to handle the threat to national security and combat the increasing waves of crime the centralized of African country within the 2013 budget createda large allocation to security, and also the national assembly passed the Anti Terrorism Act in 2011(Ewetan, 2013). Despite these efforts, the amount of insurrection and insecurity within the country continues to be high, and a
confirmation of this is the low ranking of African country within the international Peace Index (GPI, 2012). Despite the over-plus of security measures taken to handle the discouraging challenges of insurrection and insecurity in African country, government efforts haven’t made the required positive result.

IMPLICATION OF BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BORNO STATE