POLITICAL STABILITY, SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. A DISOCURSE IN COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS.

Abstract

Political stability is crucial for creating a secure environment which is indispensable for achieving and maintaining sustainable development in any clime. It ensures a predictable and conducive environment for economic activities and the protection of citizens and resources to enhance uninterrupted progress. The present research work delved into this complex interplay between political stability, security, and sustainable development in Nigeria from a comparative point of view. It adopted specific case study analysis. As such, the study is grounded on a detailed analysis of multiple case studies that provided the basis for comparing Nigeria with other climes. While Political stability ensures a predictable and conducive environment for economic activities, security protects citizens and resources and make them available for uninterrupted progress. Anchored on the theory of sustainable development, popularized by the Brundtland Commission of 1987 which emphasized the balance between economic growth, environmental protection and social equity, and secondary method of data collection, the study asserts that sustainable development is not merely the outcome of economic or environmental efforts but, that which is deeply rooted in the political and security landscape of a region or country. Thus, the need for a comprehensive and integrated policy approach that simultaneously address political stability, security concerns and developmental objectives. By highlighting these interconnections, the study recommended a holistic understanding of and approach to policymaking that aims to ensure that development is not only achieved but also sustained on a long-term basis amidst evolving political and security dynamics in 21st century.