Nigeria: A Manifestation of State of Nature Nigeria: A Manifestation of State of Nature
Abstract
The state of nature defines society with no organization, sometimes having a system of governance without enacting following laws and citizens’ security. Modern Nigeria reflects this state through banditry, kidnappings, and other destructive vices in form of violence, corruption, and failure of systems. The breakdown of order by the government has asked non-state actors to undertake authority, a situation that has made insecurity and distrust prominent. Corruption and misuse of resources, political/non-political special privatization and selective implementation of the laws have led to loss of public confidence. Exploitation and the struggle for survival have forced many Nigerians into informal economies. To reduce insecurity and dysfunctions, Nigeria requires implementing rules, fighting kleptocracy and renegotiating the relation of solidarity between the state and individuals in the quest for rights with delivery of duties.
Keywords
State of Nature
Social Contract Insecurity
Nigeria
Corruption
Institutional failure
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