Intergovernmental Collaboration and Challenges Associated With Security Management Empirical Evidence From Southwestern Nigeria
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The constitutional provision of Nigeria states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. However, security management appears to be one of the challenging aspects of intergovernmental collaboration in Nigeria since its return to democratic rule in 1999. This study therefore analysed challenges associated with intergovernmental collaboration on security management in Southwestern Nigeria. Data was obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Systems theory was adopted as the theoretical framework for the study. The findings of this study revealed that deficient synergy among security agencies, insufficient funds to procure security equipment, and inadequate collaboration among the levels of government and security agencies among others were the identified challenges associated with intergovernmental collaboration on security management in the study area. The study concluded that the security of lives and property is an imperative function of the state to ensure sustainable development and growth. The study recommends among others effective collaboration among the levels of government and adequate synergy among security agencies to combat security challenges in Nigeria.
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