Dr Amina Peters Adams, Aniebietabasi Udo Kofi, Dr Clarence Odey Odey & Prof Sunday David Edinyang
Abstract
One of the top concerns of nations is national security The Nigerian nation is facing several security issues, from farmer-herder clashes to terrorism, armed banditry, among others. Numerous national security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), work together to create a well-coordinated and effective security architecture in response to these complex threats. The function, organisation, coordination, and efficacy of Nigeria’s national security services in preserving national security are all examined in this article. Based on theoretical frameworks including the Human Security Paradigm, Systems Theory, and the Realist Theory of State Security, the paper examines how the success of national security plans is influenced by the interplay of institutional capabilities, political will, interagency cooperation, intelligence collection, and community participation. The paper also examines the effects, on the security sector, of interagency rivalry, corruption, poor governance, and outside influences. In order to achieve a safe Nigeria, the necessity of inclusive governance, intelligence-led policing, and security sector reform (SSR) is also emphasized. Within the larger framework of national growth and democratic consolidation, the study adds to the conversation about sustainable security in Nigeria.