Title: Civil Society And Security In Anambra State: A Study Of Ndiakwu Development Union, Otolo Nnewi.
Authors: Iwuno, Juliana Onyedika, Emennaa, Obiora Tochukwu, Uzor, Obiora Anthony, Nebolisa, Chukwuma Christian
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Pages: 44-53
Publication Date: 2025/02/28
Abstract:
Civil society groups in Nigeria have been indispensable actors in the democratization process especially since the return to civil rule in I999. As agents of social change germane for mass reorientation and mobilization, they have helped in the sustenance and deepening of democratic governance by providing the critical socio-economic and political services to Nigerians in both urban and rural areas. However, in spite of the ubiquitous nature of civil society in contemporary Nigeria's democratic governance, there still exist, immense lacuna in the nation's current democratic governance. The democratic system in Nigeria is riddled with corruption, bribery, human rights abuses, electoral frauds, godfatherism, violence, economic injustice and the rise in ethnic militia movements that tend to make mockery of Nigeria claim to democratic governance. Thus, this work examined the Role of Civil Society on Security in Anambra State: A Study of Ndiakwu Development Union, Otolo Nnewi, 2015-2020. A sample of 400 emerged which was determined using Slovin (1964) formula for large population. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study; as well as two objectives. The study adopted survey design. Simple percentages and frequency tables were adopted. Chi-square was used to test the hypotheses. The findings of the study show inter alia that: Civil Society Organisations in Anambra State have to a large extent influenced and helped on security in their area. Hence, the study recommends among others that: governments should promote good governance, openness, accountability through the use of print and digital media, and inform the public through conferences, seminars, and NGOs. The CSO's should also act as a watchdog or function as a subsidiary of the judiciary by checkmating the excesses of the political establishment through voicing their concerns at unfavorable economic policies or stage a protest at extreme cases.