Abstract

The increasing insecurity in Nigeria threatens not only the stability of a country but also the wider goals of Africa's Agenda 2063. This article looks into the origins and possible remedies of the rising insecurity in Nigeria characterized by terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and ethnic violence. The security challenges have worsened in the rise of extremist groups such as Boko Haram and an increase in armed bandits' menace. Indeed, because of its importance in West Africa and Africa, instability in Nigeria has wider ramifications for regional stability. The Agenda 2063 intends to achieve integration, shared prosperity, and peace, however, this paper shows that insecurity is a multifaceted problem involving the rising levels of poverty and inequality, religious and ethnic tensions, and political instability in Nigeria and West Africa in general. It concludes that community policing and socioeconomic policy reforms are vital to resolve the issue of insecurity in Nigeria. Moreover, regional cooperation through the AU and the ECOWAS is paramount to combat security challenges across borders, including organized crime and terrorism.

Keywords: Insecurity, Sustainable Development, Economic Integration, Africa, Agenda 2063.