The Imperative of Adopting Innovation Communication Model in Managing Insecurity Challenges in Nigeria
Keywords:
Boko Haram, Human lives, Insecurity, Innovation Communication Model, Insecurity ManagementAbstract
The study on the imperative of adopting innovation communication model in managing insecurity challenges in Nigeria was formulated to review the current insecurity threat in Nigeria and how mass media have contributed in managing its challenges. The scope of the study covers the six (6) geo-political zones. The researchers chose the population of the study from North East, North West, North Central, South East, South West and South- South zones from where a sample size of three eight thousand was developed. Survey method was applied to enable the researchers solicit opinion of the respondents across the zones. Findings review that North Eastern part of Nigeria witnessed the most increased insecurity within 2015-2022. Again the zone had the highest number of closed schools and out of the school children within the period. The study further reviewed that the most dreaded non-state actors in the security group is Boko Haram terrorist group seconded by Bandits followed by Herders. Again, the role of mass media was examined and the study result showed that mass media have done much but need to improve on managing the insecurity in Nigeria. The study concludes that the period witnessed the greatest threat to human life and property in Nigeria orchestrated by insecurity challenges. It recommends that every administration in Nigeria must be proactive in tackling insecurity issues than allowing it to blow out of proportion. Mass media should evolve more people oriented reportage in reporting insecurity issues in Nigeria.
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