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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Over the years, Nigeria has experienced series of attacks and
blasts in most parts of the country. The violent agitations by militants in the
Niger Delta” (MEND). So many splinter groups hide under this body to carry out
their nefarious acts of rebellion against the Nigerian state to express their
grievances over the degradations of their environment through the operation of
the multinational oil companies.
Similar groups exist in other parts of the
country and they include; the “oduduwa people congress (OPC) which is located
in the south-west. They are often called the Afeinifere group. There exists
also the “movement for the actualization of sovereign state of Biafra” in the
south-East while the „Boko Haram” uses the Northern part of the country as
their operational base.This research study will critically scrutinize and evaluate
the activities of the latter amongst the afore mentioned political and
religious sects, because that is the thrust of this research. It can be deduced
that poverty
and youth restiveness are instrumental to the
incessant crisis that has bedeviled our beloved country „Nigeria‟. People are
said to be poor when they experience lack of sufficient income to purchase
material needs which often excludes individuals from partaking in generally
accepted activities of daily life in the society at large. According to ALI
MASRUI in his „paradox of retardation”, Africa is not the poorest of the
regions of the world but it is the most retarded. He argued that Africans are
richly endowed and as such, they have no reason to be poor.
Despite the fact that June 10, 2006 marked 50
years of oil exploration and production, and over $400billion accrued to the
Nigerian state in terms of revenue, Nigeria is still referred to as one of the
poorest countries in the world. This often makes one to wonder how much of this
revenue actually found its way into the region where this oil is produced in
the way of investment in infrastructure or the development of human capital.
Such economic growth is yet to be translated to economic development and an
appreciable increase in the standard of living of the Nigerian masses. The
economic, social and cultural
rights of the people in the Niger Delta which is
the main oil producing region in the country, continous to be unrealized
thereby increasing and escalating the level of frustration and tension both
within and between communities. This increasing marginalization, environmental
degradation and the attendant with the multinational oil companies, preserve
poverty, perceived insensitivity on the part of the state and failure of the
state to ameliorate the sufferings of the people, have pushed or rather forced
the inhabitants of the region specifically the youths to the edge.
These amongst other perceived injustice have
made the youths to become very hostile and restless therefore creating an atmosphere
of fear, chaos and tension. This drift to violence has unleashed a monster that
is now a nuisance to everyone irrespective of personality. The attack are so
indiscriminate that even babies, the aged, oil companies and asset to pipelines
are frequently targeted for attacks and sabotage.
Having established a relationship between
poverty and youth restiveness, we shall now take a look at the
Boko Haram crisis for a comprehensive
understanding of the research study. Boko Haram as the name denotes, does not
have one particular meaning. The name more or less connotes different meanings
to different people. The group is a Nigerian Islamic group that seeks the
imposition of Shariah group belief (Shariah law) throughout the whole of
Nigeria. Figuratively, members of this group believe that “western education is
a sin”. Presently, the group has an undefined structure and chain of command.
It is of a paramount importance to note that the official name of the group is
„Jama‟ AtuAblisSunnaLidda‟awatiWal-Jihad‟, which means or rather is tantamount
to “people committed to the propagation of the prophet‟s teaching and
Jihad.Since its formation in 2002 in Maiduguri by the leader of the group
Mohammed Yusuf, the Boko Haram has been a thorn the flesh of Nigeria‟s security
agencies, precisely the police force, over its opposition to western education
that it believes is a sin. In the year 2004, the Islamic fundamentalists group
relocated its base to Ranamma, Yobe state. The new location was
named‟Afghanistan”, and from there the group set about attacking and leaving
members of the Nigerian police lifeless.In and interview with BBC in the year
2004, Yusuf the leader of the group was quoted as saying that “this war that is
yet to start would continue poor a very long time. Five years later i.e. in the
year 2009, Yusuf was killed under the police custody in a violent clash between
the Boko Haram and the security forces. Nevertheless, his demise did not quell
the activities of the group he founded, it rather made them grow more in
aggression.
Amongst the various crisis due to bombings
carried out by Boko Haram are;The Nigeria sectarian violence in the year 2009.
The Bauchi prison break 1st Abuja – 2nd Abuja
the northern Nigeria bombings in the year 2011.The attack on the police
headquarters on June 16, 2011. The attack on the Madala Catholic Church (St
Theresa) on the 25th of December 2011 just to mention but a few.
In conclusion, at this juncture, this research
work will critically analyze the three concepts i.e. poverty, youth restiveness
and Boko Haram in order to create a better understanding in the minds of the
readers and more so to contribute to existing knowledge of literature.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
It is no longer news that the activities of the Boko Haram
and other similar politically religious sects have often led to loss of
property, lives and even the breakdown of law and order, peace and security in
the Nigerian society at large. From the foregoing, it has been observed that a
lot of attacks have been made on so many states which includes even the state
capital (F.C.I)What puzzles most observers is that most of these attacks
appears not be executed by suicide bombers, yet the culprits often get away
unharmed. This leaves a big question mark in our security agencies as regards
their duty in the protection of lives and properties, and the procurement of
weapons of mass destruction to combat this menace which is eating deep into the
Nigerian society today.
Opinions are however divided over the propelling
force of this group, for instance while some argue fact. It is in a bid to
eradicate these incessant chaos and destruction which has often led to loss of
assets, that we pose a few research questions in a view of obtaining reasonable
and positive answers. Thus:
i. What is the relationship between poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria.
ii. Does the Boko Haram crisis pose a threat development and Nigeria’s corporate existence?
iii. Is military option capable of lacking the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria?
1.3 OBJECTIV OF THE STUDY
The main
thrust of this study, is to establish the following significance:
i. To ascertain the relationship between poverty
and youth restiveness in Nigeria
ii. To find out if Boko Haram crisis poses it
threat to development and Nigeria’s corporate existence.
iii. To explore whether military option is
capable of lacking the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria.
1.4 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
For the successful completion of the study, the following research hypotheses were formulated by the researcher;
H0:Boko Haram crisis does not poses it threat to development and Nigeria’s corporate existence
H1: Boko Haram crisis poses it threat to development and Nigeria’s corporate existence
H02:there is no relationship between poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria
H2:there is no relationship between poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study will definitely put the 1cmp on the cake to already exuding literatures of poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria. Its importance lies in the fact that it is currently a prevailing cankerworm and it is very spontaneous and topical.More so, it will act as a guide to the government in their guest the problems associated with poverty in Nigeria.
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The scope of this research work is quite broad that it
encompasses the investigation of “poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria‟, a
case study of the Boko Haram crisis” from the year 2002 till date. This is
because of its spontaneous nature.In view of the limitations of this study
various factors contributed in affect no the researchers comprehensiveness and
totality in carrying out the study. Among these factors are scarcity of
relevant materials on the issue due to its continuous evolving nature and
virginity, financial constraints and other taxing campus engagements and the
fact that the crisis experienced its apex in the course of the research
interval.
Despite, the afore mentioned shortcomings and
hindrances, the researchstudy no doubt turned out to be successful.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
This entails stating the meaning of various concepts used earlier, so as to
give a better understanding of the meaning and also give a vivid picture of
these concepts in the minds of the readers.
Poverty: this can be defined as the lack of sufficient
resources with which to keep the body and soul together, which often leads to
disparity and inequality within societies. It can also be defined as the state
of being financially imbalanced which makes the individual unable to associate
fully in economic activities.
Youth restiveness: this can be defined as a combination of any action or
conduct that constitutes unwholesome socially unacceptable and unworthy whole
activities engaged in by the youths in any community. It can also be referred
to as a despicable act which is being perpetrated by a significant proportion
of youths whose activities have led to a near breakdown of law and order, low
productivity due to disruption of production activities.
Marginalization: This can be seen as an unfair discrimination of a
group of people, making them feel unimportant and powerless.
Subjugation: As the name implies, this can simply be referred to
as the act of defeating a person thereby making the victim to obey the
oppressor. It is similar to the term oppressor.
Conflict: This can simply be put thus; a state of disagreement
or argument between people groups, countries e.t.c. it can further lead to war,
loss of lives and properties or even outright death if not properly controlled
and resolved.
1.8 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
This research work is organized in five chapters, for easy understanding, as follows
Chapter one is concern with the introduction, which consist of the (overview, of the study), historical background, statement of problem, objectives of the study, research hypotheses, significance of the study, scope and limitation of the study, definition of terms and historical background of the study. Chapter two highlights the theoretical framework on which the study is based, thus the review of related literature. Chapter three deals on the research design and methodology adopted in the study. Chapter four concentrate on the data collection and analysis and presentation of finding. Chapter five gives summary, conclusion, and recommendations made of the study.
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