Education and the Dilemma of Insecurity in Nigeria

It is widely observed that Nigeria has been plagued by various acts of vandalism ranging from kidnappings, armed banditry, ethno-religious killings, raping and maiming of innocent and defenceless citizens, abductions and terrorist acts of various forms and shades all of which show-case the country as insecure and unsafe for habitation. The dilemma of insecurity in Nigeria is of grave concern to every right thinking and patriotic citizen because national security is a precursor of national economic growth and development.The challenge of insecurity in Nigeria is of grave concern to every right thinking and patriotic citizen because national security is a precursor of national economic growth and development. It is well known that a peaceful nation attracts foreign investors. Therefore, any discourse about curbing or stamping out insecurity in Nigeria is an effort made in the right direction. It is in the above light that the authors Dr. Chinedu Ifeakor and Anselm Ikenna Odo worked exceedingly hard in this nine-chapter book, Education and the Dilemma of Insecurity in Nigeria. In chapter one; a general discussion on the concept of education was ascertain, chapter two itemized and discussed the challenges of underdevelopment of educational system in Nigeria, chapter three was the concept of insecurity, education and the dilemma of insecurity was ex rayed in chapter four, chapter five education and the bokoharamism: a dialectic value was discussed, review of peace education for curtailing insecurity in Nigeria was discussed, Teachers’ education as a bedrock for curtailing insecurity in Nigeria was highlighted in chapter seven, chapter eight was innovative strategies for quality higher education and sustainable economic development in Nigeria, conclusion was made in chapter nine.Having delineated the concept and identified the causes and challenges as well as strategies for curtailing insecurity in Nigeria. It can boldly be asserted that they have made a significant attempt at addressing the hydra-headed problem of insecurity in Nigeria. Without doubt this book is not for shelves, but a must to read to students, teachers, politicians, researchers and indeed the general public.