Terrorism, Child Protection and Care in Northern Nigeria (2010-2018)

Chapter One of Terrorism, Child Protection and Care in Northern Nigeria (2010-2018)

 

Abstract of Terrorism, Child Protection and Care in Northern Nigeria (2010-2018)

 

The study examined the terrorism, child protection and care in northern Nigeria. Tsafe local government, Nassarawa state was used as a study. The study employed the survey design and the purposive sampling technique to select 450 people living in Tsafe local government, , Nassarawa state. A well-constructed questionnaire, which was adjudged valid and reliable, was used for collection of data from the respondents. The data obtained through the administration of the questionnaires was analyzed using the Pearson analysis.

The results revealed that: States that have effectively demonstrated the child right act in northern Nigeria are many and visible. The mechanisms of the states in ensuring the protection and care of the child in the northern part of Nigeria is potent. Terrorism has a significant effect on the violation of the rights of the child in northern Nigeria. The structure in northern Nigeria promoting vulnerability of the child towards terrorist attack is potent.

The study hereby concluded that terrorism has a negative impact on child protection and care in northern Nigeria. The study suggested; States that have not effectively demonstrated the child right act in northern Nigeria should be sanctioned. The mechanisms of the states in ensuring the protection and care of the child in the northern part of Nigeria should be reviewed and strengthened. Terrorism should be thoroughly tackled so rights of the child in northern Nigeria can be protected. The structure in northern Nigeria promoting vulnerability of the child towards terrorist attack should be looked into. United nation and EU need to fully utilize fast information tracker to save retrieval time, allow maximum communication, low deaths, low violation, and timely access to information about terrorism in north. United nation and EU need to be positive when it comes to passing information for processes improvement about terrorism in north. The government need to maintain statuesque within the northerners so they will feel protected.