The Use of Diplomacy in Tackling Terrorism in Nigeria

Abstract

One of the greatest challenges facing the government in tackling terrorism in Nigeria is the inappropriate mechanisms used to combat this debacle. This has been evident in the direct impact on people, with devastating consequences on the life of people, liberty of victims. setback to business, tourism and other economic activities. This paper explored the possibility of using modern diplomatic strategies in articulating a proactive mechanism for combating terrorism in Nigeria. The paper examined the extent to which the techniques used by the government will co-exist with the modern diplomatic techniques to bring the activities of these terrorists to barest minimum This is especially important because of the failure of the mechanisms used presently in Nigeria. Furthermore, the paper also explored the extent to which the proposed modern diplomatic technique will provide both security and protection of lives and properties for the citizenry. The paper concluded by advancing the way forward. especially in the context of evolving modern regulatory control mechanism for tackling terrorism in Nigeria.