THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF INSECURITY ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN PLATEAU STATE: A STUDY OF JOS NORTH AND BARKIN LADI LOCAL AREAS FROM 2010- 2017

THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF INSECURITY ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN PLATEAU STATE: A STUDY OF JOS NORTH AND BARKIN LADI LOCAL AREAS FROM 2010- 2017

Abstract:

The central focus of this study is on the causes and effects of insecurity on the socio- economic activities in Plateau State specifically in Jos North and BarkinLadi Local Government Areas. Cognizance was given to security and insecurity problems. The studyduginto the socio economic causes and indicators of insecurity in Jos North and BarkinLadi Local Government Areas which includes unemployment, poverty, ethno-religious conflicts, farmers and herdsmen feud etc. as well as their impacts and the mechanisms adopted by the State and Non-Governmental Bodies in their quest to reduce and resolve the sways caused by insecurity. The theory of Securitization was reviewed and adopted. This is because it borders on the issues of insecurity and security. This owns to the substantial effects of insecurity in Jos North and BarkinLadi Local Government Areas. The theory of securitization is of the opinion that insecurity matters do not center only on conflicts, crisis or insurgency, rather they entail economic and social perspectives like poverty, unemployment, illiteracy etc.The research relied on primary type of data. Primary data was generated through questionnaires and thorough interview. Secondary data was sourced through reports, journals, and articles by eminent scholars on the subject matter. The study discovered that the problem of insecurity has deep implication for the growth and development of the people of Jos North and BarkinLadi, particularly in the areas of education, unemployment, agriculture production, hospitality business, transportation businesses, governance, ethnic and religious intolerance etc. it also found out that the causes of insecurity are enormous and the resolution mechanism have not been effective due to the inability of Government to follow through with their promises to reduce the effects of insecurity. The study recommendsmassive employment to reduce youths from engaging in various crimes like thuggery, kidnapping etc. Government shouldencourage dispute resolution initiatives to reduce lack of trust and belief in one another, and to renovate the central market (terminus). This is because terminus central market served as a point of social interaction, business activities etc.

THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF INSECURITY ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN PLATEAU STATE: A STUDY OF JOS NORTH AND BARKIN LADI LOCAL AREAS FROM 2010- 2017