After the Election: Fundamental Security Challenges Nigeria Must Face

Abstract

After a hard-fought and competitive election, Muhammadu Buhari has become Nigeria s 4th democratically elected president. Observers from around the world have commended Nigeria for the smooth transition between rival political parties. Nigerians, neighboring countries, and international actors alike are now expectantly watching to see how Nigeria manages the many challenges facing Africa s most populous country and largest economy. Key among these is security. Nigeria has increasingly been in the global spotlight in recent years because of the rise in attacks by Boko Haram, the violent extremist group. This has resulted in the deaths of over 10,000 people since 2014. Less recognized is that Boko Haram is but one of a series of interlocking security and governance challenges that the new government in Nigeria will face. This compilation reviews some of the most pressing of these fundamental challenges and the leadership that will be required to address them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA621558

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