Issues of human security and educational development in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

Issues of human security and educational development in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

Author: 
Ololube, Nwachukwu Prince
Publisher: 
Taylor & Francis
Date published: 
2013
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Responsibility: 
Kpolovie, Peter James, jt. author
Amaele, Samuel, jt. author
Journal Title: 
Africa Education Review
Source: 
Africa Education Review, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2013, pp. 453-482
Abstract: 

Drawing from documents, observation, interview and questionnaire, we highlighted the role of issues of human security and its impact on the educational development of the Niger Delta region as well as means of enhancing human security in Nigeria. This article is a conceptual and methodological breakthrough in Nigeria's academic land- scape where qualitative and quantitative experiences highlight issues that are pertinent to the educational development in The Niger Delta. Diverse statistical analyses were conducted using the Statistical Package of the Social Sciences version 18 to assess the study 's hypotheses. It was predicted that the region would be advanced educationally and on all other development indices if human security issues are resolved. This paper contends that the Niger Delta region has the potential to address the challenges currently faced by Nigeria including social disruption, poverty, hunger, disease, conflict, marginalisation, and the achievement of the movement for Education For All by 2015. This paper is of the opinion that the successful integration of the Niger Delta region into federal planning, structures and funding will enhance development, livelihoods, and human security not only for the region but also for Nigeria's educational development.

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CITATION: Ololube, Nwachukwu Prince. Issues of human security and educational development in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria . : Taylor & Francis , 2013. Africa Education Review, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2013, pp. 453-482 - Available at: https://library.au.int/issues-human-security-and-educational-development-niger-delta-region-nigeria-4