SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS PROLIFERATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 289-296
Author(s):  
Mevayerore Daniel Igbini
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
The State ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Small Arms ◽  
Weapons Proliferation ◽  
Failure Theory ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Light Weapons

Throughout the world, violence, delinquency and fear undermine the basic right of individuals to live in peace and fully benefit from the healthy and sustainable commu-nity. More worrisome is the seemingly uncontrollable proliferations of small and light weapons which remained one of the major challenges for security and sustainable development in Nigeria. It is against this backdrop that this study examines the threats that small arms and light weapons proliferation portends on the Nigerian security and sustainable development. They study relied on secondary data and utilizes the content analysis for interpretation of data. This study is anchored on the state failure theory to underscore situations that warrant recourse to small arms and light weapons. The study concludes that the debilitating economy, failure of the state to provide the basic necessities of life, corruption, high rate of youth unemployment and sluggishness among the state’s instrument of force viz: the Army, police etc., are some of the major factors that serve as challenges to meaningful efforts and policies at combating the menace in the country. This study therefore recommends among others that the gov-ernment in all levels should embark on poverty alleviation programs and provide em-ployment opportunities to unemployed youths. This will discourage youths from join-ing ethnic militias and other militant groups that pose threats to peace and security in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Analysis of Crime Data in the Limpopo Province

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3(J)) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Kwabena A Kyei
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Crime Types ◽  
Continuous Use

South Africa has a very high rate of murders, assaults, rapes and other crimes compared to most countries. Most South Africans who immigrate to other countries cite crime as the major reason. Crime has become a concern for all, the police, private security industry, real estate developer, car manufacturers, businessmen, etc. There is a high demand for crime prevention; and this calls for a continuous use of new, advanced and reliable methods to prevent crime. How bad is the level of crime in Limpopo and what are the major crime types? This study uses secondary data from the 2011 Census conducted by Statistics South Africa; and tries to look at the composition of crime in the province and the variables that influence crime, in order to propose measures to tackle and minimize crime in the province. Multivariate statistical analysis has been employed, and the study shows that the following variables; the population size, number of households, youth unemployment, growth rate, and dependency ratio; have a positive influence in the occurrence of crime. The study recommends the slowing down of population growth rate, decrease in household size and the reduction of youth unemployment to curb crime in the province.

scholarly journals CREDIT SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE MARINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TRA VINH PROVINCE: THE CASE OF AQUACULTURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
Ha Hong Nguyen ◽  
Linh Nhat Phan ◽  
Thuy Thi Bui
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Marine Economy

This study aims to research credit solutions for sustainable marine economic development in Tra Vinh Province on the case of aquaculture by using themethod of collecting secondary data from reports of the State Bank in Tra Vinh Province, Department of Statistics Tra Vinh Province, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Tra Vinh Province in the period of 2016 to 2018. By using statistical and general, evaluating and analyzing methods, the authors have assessed the realities of financing credit, clarified advantages and challenges for marine economy in Tra Vinh Province. Thereby, the study has implied policies for sustainable development of marine economy in Tra Vinh Province in the coming time.

scholarly journals Youth Unemployment and Terrorism in Nigeria: The Case of “Boko Haram”

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 442-449
Keyword(s):  
Unemployment Rate ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Boko Haram ◽  
Armed Robbery ◽  
Nigerian Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selfish Interest ◽  
Northeast Nigeria

The increasing social vices in Nigeria such as kidnapping, armed robbery, political thuggery and terrorism are indicators of a national doom. Kidnappings are done for ransom from the victims, while armed robbery, political thuggery, and terrorism are engaged for financial gains and selfish interest. These criminal activities negatively affect the peace, security, and development of the nation. This study examines the relationship between youth unemployment and Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria. This study relies on secondary data and adopted the frustration-aggression theory as its theoretical framework. The study revealed that high rate of youth unemployment in northeast Nigeria has provided foot soldiers for the Boko Haram elites. More so, available data show youth unemployment rate in Nigeria is so high, and these criminal engagements are attributed to it. As a way forward, the study recommends amongst others that, the Nigerian government should identify the causes of youth unemployment and intensify efforts at youth unemployment reduction as such efforts will reduce poverty and take care of other needs of the youths.

scholarly journals PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECOWAS CONVENTION ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-41
Author(s):  
L. D. Dinshak
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Peace Studies ◽  
Small Arms ◽  
The Status ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Light Weapons

In spite of the robust provisions of the ECOWAS convention for the control of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in West Africa, Nigeria which is a leading Member State has been experiencing daunting challenges to personal human security posed by the large-scale availability of SALW. Although Nigeria has made some efforts towards the implementation of the Convention, the status of the country in that regard has not been clear. This paper sought to examine the nature of the implementation of the Convention in Nigeria with a view to determining the lacuna in the process and addressing it. In-depth interviews were conducted with relevant stakeholders and leaders of institutions such as the ECOWAS Commission and Nigeria’s Presidential Committee on Small Arms (PRESCOM). Secondary data were also used including official documents and researches related to them. The study revealed that Nigeria has failed to domesticate and implement the Convention accordingly. It therefore recommended that the Federal Government should urgently take steps towards establishing the National Commission and put the required structure and support to ensure its effective and efficient implementation.  Dinshak, L. D. | Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

scholarly journals Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Transnational Crime in Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-169
Author(s):  
Adewunmi James Falode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Transnational Crime ◽  
Critical Survey ◽  
Small Arms ◽  
Arms Trade ◽  
Ready Availability ◽  
Social Insecurity ◽  
Extensive Collection ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Light Weapons

This paper analyses the role of the arms trade in the growth and spread of transnational crime in Africa. The work shows that the proliferation and ready availability of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) on the continent is contributing in no small measure to political, economic and social insecurity in Africa. Major transnational crimes that the work identifies in Africa include drug trafficking, human and people trafficking, environmental crimes, arms trafficking and stolen vehicle trafficking. The work uses qualitative research methodology, which involves the extensive collection, collation and analysis of secondary data, to capture the essence and scope of the impacts of SALW on the growth and spread of transnational crime on the continent. A major and significant contribution of the work is the crucial connection that it establishes between the proliferation of SALW and the high incidence and recurrence of transnational crime in Africa. The work shows the destabilizing impacts of the proliferation of SALW in Africa and how these is contributing to the recurrence of conflicts and criminal activities on the continent. In its conclusion, the work recommends that in order for states on the continent to be able to proactively tackle transnational crime and the proliferation of SALW, they will have to do the following: carry-out an extensive and critical survey to create a database that will identify the nature of the different transnational crime that is carried-out in each regions; create (where it does not exist) and, strengthen and implement (where it exist) legislations and laws designed to tackle transnational crime; and encourage interagency cooperation and coordination among the affected states in the regions.

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