THE EFFECT OF TERRORISM IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, IT’S SIGNIFICANCE TO DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS (A CASE OF NIGERIA )

Abstract

This project work studied the effect of terrorism in developing countries as it has to do with development and progress. It laid emphasis on selected officers of the state security service (SSS), Public servants and some personnel in the international relation. The aim of this work is to study how best on the most effective means of allowing the freedom of special, religion, expression etc, in a country without jeopardizing the efforts of our leaders. The researcher collected data from primary as well as secondary sources using a well constructed questionnaire and direct interview which he administered systematically with the use of simple percentage, the findings based on test result include that the impact of terrorism does not affect the development and progress of developing countries. Rather its impact is felt more by developed countries who are their prime target in view of this, it is important to note that when the elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. So when the developed countries suffer from the impact of terrorism, the developing countries suffer most. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                i

Approval Page                                          ii

Dedication                                               iii

Acknowledgement                                     iv

Abstract                                                  v

Table of content                                       vi

CHAPTER ONE

1.0   Introduction                                     1

1. Background of the Study                           2
2. Statement of the Problem                   5
3. Objectives of the Study                      6
4. Research Question                             7
5. Research Hypothesis
6. Significance of the Study                           8
7. Scope of the study                             9
8. Limitation of study                             11
9. Definition of Term                              11

CHAPTER TWO

2.0  Literature Review                               14

2.1  Introduction                                      14

2.2  Meaning of Psychology                        16

2.3  Decision- Making                                20

2.4  Programmed                                     21

2.5  Non- programmed                             22

       References                                        25

CHAPTER THREE

3.0  Research Design and Methodology                     26

3.1  Introduction                                             26  

3.2  Research Design                                       27

3.3  Source/Methods of Data Collection              27

3.4  Method of data Analysis                             28

3.4  Population and Sample Size                        29

3.5  Simply Technique                                      30

3.6  Validity and Reliability of Measuring Instrument32      

3.7  Method of Data Analysis                            33

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0  Presentation and Analysis of Data                35

4.1  Introduction                                             35

4.2  Presentation of Data                                  35

4.3  Analysis of Data                                        36

4.4  Test of Hypothesis

4.4  Interpretation of Result                             45

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0  Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation 47

5.1  Introduction                                             47

5.2  Summary of Findings                                52

5.3   Conclusion                                              54

5.4    Recommendations                                   56

       Reference                                                63

      Appendix                                                 64

       Questionnaire                                           65

CHAPTER ONE

1.0  INTRODUCTION

       When we talk of terrorism we have to bear in mind that there is a very big difference between terrorism and freedom fighting (terrorists and freedom fighters).

Both of them can be said to be fighting for their fundamental human rights. But while terrorists are faceless elements that come together and starts terrorizing the society. Freedom fighters are a group of people who are known and have gathered to press for their freedom.

Terrorists does have definite location rather mix up with the society and start unleashing their terror to women, children, the elderly as well as able bodied people.

The emergence of terrorism is traced to bad governance. When people’s rights are violated and trampled upon. When a section of the country feels marginalized there is the chance of some people coming together to make the country insecure or ungovernable.

Therefore, for the purpose of study the researcher’s focus is on pure democratic leadership style which allows the citizenry the freedom of expression so that there will not be friction between the leaders and followed by reducing such friction, there is bound to be peace.

1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

“Terrorists and terrorism” has become the world’s monomaniac over the years. The single biggest threat to United States security both short-term, medium term and long term problem. Bringing America to the picture is because of the fact that she holds the world economy. Whenever America’s economy is threatened it affects the whole world, especially the developing countries like Nigeria.

Terrorism has become Washington’s major problem since the 9/11 terrorist attack which prompted American to embark on foreign / military policy that saw the development of about 94,000 U.S. troops, 40,000 N.A.T.O. troops and about 100,00 mostly highly paid contractors into Afghanistan. These numbers of troops were assigned to crush the AI-QAEDA terrorist numbering not more than 100 and 15,000 partly and full-time irregulars associated with the Afghan Taliban terrorists.

The reason for the emergence of these terrorist groups is as a result of the Bush Administration’s foreign policy in the Middle East. Over time now America has been directing their resources in fishing out terrorist’s hideout instead of aiding developing country like Nigeria now that Nigeria is facing security challenge. America is no more concerned on our welfare as a people but on how to label Nigeria a terrorist enclave. This security problem has brought untold negative impact on our economic development and progress.

1.2  STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Sine the concept of participation evolve from the field of human relation, it has been misunderstood by many. Participation is therefore the act of one taking part in something that affects him directly or otherwise. This is done in a special way of delegation thereby allowing people to air their view in matters that concern them.