Security Management in a Terrorized Nigeria: The Task for Educators

Abstract

The need for security management in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized with the rising trend of terrorism in the country.  The cities as well as the villages are no longer safe neither are the young or old safe as terror could come knocking, on any one and at any time.  Backed by the  Peaceful Coexistence and General systems theories, this study examined the task of educators in management of security in present day Nigeria.  The need for character development and values reorientation useful in inculcating the right virtues, values and skills in her citizens in order to curb terrorism and promote peaceful coexistence in the country was established.  Other tasks for educators include: being role models to students; organizing seminars, workshops and field trips in collaboration with other governmental and non-governmental anti-terrorism agencies; conducting proper background checks by the Teachers Registration Council before teachers are registered and eventually employed to have a one-on-one interaction with students; continuous review and implementation of school curriculum amongst others. It was concluded that educators are an indispensable tool in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.

Keywords: Security Management; Terrorism; Role of Educators.