Assessing the Effects of Indigene Resettlement Policies on Perceived Community Security in Abuja FCT: A Quantitative Study

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dc.contributor.authorRaji, Shittu Adewole
dc.contributor.authorSaraki, Akeem Aderayo
dc.contributor.authorAdeniyi, A. P.
dc.contributor.authorUthman, A. A.
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-10T18:44:36Z
dc.date.available2026-05-10T18:44:36Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThis paper examines the political economy of insecurity in Benue State, Nigeria, between 2020 and 2025, adopting political economy and human security frameworks. The study investigates the structural drivers of violence, including land disputes, weak governance, climate-induced migration, and ethnic tensions, which together fuel recurrent farmer–herder conflicts. Using a qualitative design, through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and secondary sources such as government reports and newspapers, the study investigate the political and economic drivers of insecurity in Benue State, examine the manifestations and dynamics of insecurity in the region, assess the impact of insecurity on sustainable development in Benue State, and evaluate the effectiveness of state and non-state responses to insecurity. Findings reveal that insecurity in Benue is systemic rather than episodic, with manifestations ranging from mass killings and displacement to the collapse of agricultural productivity. Over 500,000 persons were displaced during the period, while food production and rural livelihoods declined sharply, undermining the state’s role as Nigeria’s “Food Basket.” Although state policies, such as the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law (2017), and security deployments have been implemented, responses remain largely reactive and insufficient. Non￾state interventions provide localized relief but often fail to address underlying structural issues. The paper concludes that sustainable peace in Benue requires institutional reforms, equitable land governance, inclusive dialogue, and integrated development strategies.
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6990
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies (SGOJAHDS)
dc.titleAssessing the Effects of Indigene Resettlement Policies on Perceived Community Security in Abuja FCT: A Quantitative Study
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