National Security and its Implication for Peace and Development in Nigeria Federation

Abstract

Enhanced performance of governmental agencies in any federation is a product of security of life and property. The paper qualitatively appraise national security and it’s implication for peace and development in Nigeria. The finding revealed that the national security anatomy has been performing their constitutional responsibility of securing life and property, however it is been challenged by number of factors among paucity of funds, overcentralisation, lack of the adequate security expert and the shortage of personnel. The paper recommended among others provision of the adequate funds, complete restructure of security to allow decentralization, increase in the number of security force and equitable distribution of resources. Professionalism should also be embraced to sustain movement towards stable national security.