Nigeria as a nation has been peaceful and coexist with one another without any form insurgency over a period of years, but the case is no longer
the same in the recent decade since the inception of bedeviling menace of terrors inflicted on innocent citizens by diverse unidentified militia groups. In the course of this posts we will keenly look into insurgency in Nigeria context under these subheadings;- Meaning of Insurgency
- Causes of Insurgency
- Effective remedies towards overcoming insurgency
After intentatively reading these captions on insurgency, be quiet confident to gain knowledge on this term 'Insurgency' which has become most trending headlines on various daily publication and media broadcast about Nigeria society, Alright let dive in;
- Meaning of insurgency:
By simply definition Insurgency meansdeliberately organized movement purportedly
aim at over-taking or sabotaging developmental strive of constituted government.
This heneous engagement is often carryout by means of act of terrorism, systematic
approach, spying, and even embarking on protest that are not peaceful by
certain groups.
As the popular saying goes 'there is no smoke without fire' at all, so
the destructive act of insurgency can for never surface without an agrieved
causes, as such, it will be vital to highlight the roots causes of insurgencies
in Nigeria as to gain insight on proffering possible remedies to the menace.
Causes of Insurgency in Nigeria
i. Joblessness or Unemployment among teaming Youths:
Nigeria as at today have
the years of able body idle and unemployed Youths in the global community of
Nation, so it is more prevalence that whenpeopledonothavejobtobe get them
actively engaged,the tendency is high that they’ll will tools in the hands of
unpatriotic elements and power mongers, so therefore channeling their energytowards
negative adventures to meet their needs
ii. Extreme Poverty:
every human being created by Almighty God have the natural instincts
and for better life, so when the means
to afford basic necessities become extremely scarce, there will always arouse a
natural tendency to revolt against the governing body, much endowed person or organization.
Not only Nigeria, but also the globe
Poverty is a catalyst for increased insurgencies.
iii. Nepotism and Tribalism:
Due to diverse tribals in the Nigeria society, there is often an
outright agitation by most groups who do feel short change, deprived and sagregated
of their opportunity to contributes their quotas towards Nation, this is as a
result of adherence to constitutional enacted qouta system and recruitment into
government agencies and parastatals are not given base on merit, this act do
spark hatred and bitterness among diverse nationalities which subsequently contributes
to springing insurgency.
iv. Religion extremist and political motive:
The insurgency in Nigeria first began by religion
extremist group called 'the Boko Haram' - meaning western education is
forbidden, the horrible situation is crafted and masterminded by religious extremists
group allegedly sponsored by political power mongers.
Having
done justice to the major causes of insurgencies in Nigeria, it will be more
fair to likewise avoid too much blame game and proffer effective way out to
insurgency as a ravaging menace threatening our long and cherished peaceful co-existance.
Possible remedies to Insurgency
in Nigeria
Let carefully look into some
remedies to Insurgency in Nigeria:
i. Support and appropriate
financing of security agencies:
The armed forces of Nigeria are not properly equipped to fight
insurgencies. The government must ensure that the military personnel has all
that they need in order to aid them to fight off the threat.
ii. Voting patriotic citizens
into power:
When you try to fight a situation but have an insider working against
you, the fighting process will become difficult. Security agencies should try
their best to sanitize the system and rip out the bad eggs.
This is not also limited to the security agencies. The government at all
levels should also ensure that they do not have a spy in their cabinet who will
leak confidential information to the perpetrators of these treacherous acts.
iii. Creation of employment
opportunities:
Just like the N-power, other job creation platforms should be created to
curb the menace of insurgency. When a man has work to do, he will be more
focused instead of doing things that are not beneficial to him.
v. Emulating tactics and
approach employed by other Nations
In the past and most recent alot of countries were bedeviled by terrors
but are able to overcome the situation, so Nigeria can learn from their
strategic steps and approach to counter it prevailing insurgence. And
capitalize on more advanced nation for help.
vi. True preaching by Religious cleric
Preaching true morale doctrines by various Clergymen from both major
religion will be another helpful contribution towards ending insurgency and
terrors in Nigeria.
vii. Equity and fair treatment of various nationalities
Fair inclusion of all tribes in gaining access to resource and
opportunity to serve their fatherland will calm nerves of agrieved section of
the country, hence build unity in diversity.
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