Authors :
Ezenekwe, I. E
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8118866
Abstract :
Insecurity has become Nigeria’s word on the
lips and daily topic of discussion where meaningful
Citizens of the country are gathered. This situation is
subject to fear or danger. Activities such as armed
robbery, violent crimes, political assassination,
kidnapping and a lot of others are evidence of Nigeria
insecurity as these gave rise to all manner of atrocities in
the country and negatively affect the economy of the
country. In this study, data collected on the Gross
Domestic Products and causes of insecurity in Nigeria
from 2012 to 2021 was carefully analyzed using the
approach of correlation coefficient and the result
revealed that insecurity in Nigeria is negatively affecting
the economic growth and development of the country.
The study recommends that transparency
administration in Nigeria system of leadership should be
strictly adhered to.
Keywords :
Insecurity, Economic Development, National Security and National Development.
Insecurity has become Nigeria’s word on the
lips and daily topic of discussion where meaningful
Citizens of the country are gathered. This situation is
subject to fear or danger. Activities such as armed
robbery, violent crimes, political assassination,
kidnapping and a lot of others are evidence of Nigeria
insecurity as these gave rise to all manner of atrocities in
the country and negatively affect the economy of the
country. In this study, data collected on the Gross
Domestic Products and causes of insecurity in Nigeria
from 2012 to 2021 was carefully analyzed using the
approach of correlation coefficient and the result
revealed that insecurity in Nigeria is negatively affecting
the economic growth and development of the country.
The study recommends that transparency
administration in Nigeria system of leadership should be
strictly adhered to.
Keywords :
Insecurity, Economic Development, National Security and National Development.
