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Accepted Paper:
Navigating trust and security: assessing Nigeria's security architecture in the context of public trust and citizen rights.
Khadija Nda Yakubu
(SOAS, University of London)
Exploring Nigeria's security architecture, the paper examines the interplay of formal and informal systems, highlighting challenges in public trust and citizen rights, and underscoring the need for inclusive, accountable security governance."
Paper long abstract:
The comprehensive study delves into Nigeria's security architecture, tracing its historical evolution from pre-colonial, colonial, to post-colonial eras, and analyzing its impact on citizen participation, rights, and public trust. The paper critically examines the Nigerian Police Force's structure, the challenges it faces, including corruption, nepotism, and a lack of public trust, and its implications for governance and citizen security. It further explores the emergence of informal security actors such as vigilantes, their roles, successes, and the inherent risks they pose to the societal fabric. The analysis underscores the complexities in balancing state-led policing with informal security provisions, highlighting the need for reforms that integrate community-oriented approaches, foster accountability, and address historical and institutional shortcomings. The study contributes to the discourse on security governance in Nigeria, calling for strategies that enhance trust in security institutions and ensure equitable access to security services for all citizens, aligning with the conference's focus on inclusive participation and trust in state mechanisms​.