Security of lives and properties and the development of the Nigerian populace in the presence of boko haram insurgency

Abstract

This paper relies on sequential technique of qualitative analysis(analytical method)as it looks at the imminent by Boko Haram in the light of the present onslaught and the extent the insurgence has shape development trajectories in Nigeria. It is the opinion of the paper that security avails the opportunity for development. The paper thus, concludes that Nigeria can achieve sustainable development only through firm prioritization of security in the development agenda.