Publisher's Synopsis
How the Nigerian Government Can Emulate Ancient Greece
and End Terrorism presents a groundbreaking perspective on
tackling one of Nigeria's most pressing challenges. Drawing
inspiration from the strategic governance, military discipline,
and civic engagement of Ancient Greece, this book offers a bold
and actionable roadmap for eradicating terrorism. It argues
that Nigeria's struggle with insecurity is not just a military
problem but a crisis rooted in governance, economic instability,
and social fragmentation.
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By adopting lessons from Greek city-states-where citizen involvement, decentralized governance,
and collective security played crucial roles-Nigeria can build a
resilient and united society that repels extremist ideologies.
The book delves into the power of inclusive governance, empha-
sizing how the Athenian democratic model ensured that every
citizen had a voice in decision-making, preventing alienation
and rebellion. It makes a compelling case for decentralizing
power, strengthening local governance, and fostering national
unity through fair representation and equitable distribution
of resources. Ancient Greece's emphasis on shared security-
where all citizens played a role in protecting the state-is
presented as a model Nigeria must embrace, involving com-
munities in security efforts, training local vigilante groups, and strengthening grassroots intelligence networks to curb
terrorism at its roots.
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Military strategy and intelligence gathering, two pillars of Greek
military dominance, are highlighted as critical areas Nigeria
must reform. The book exposes the weaknesses in Nigeria's
defense system-ranging from corruption and poor logistics to
inadequate training-and presents a blueprint for revamping
themilitary. Drawing lessons from the Greek phalanx formation,
it advocates for better coordination among security forces,
improved inter-agency collaboration, and the integration of
modern surveillance technology to anticipate and neutralize
threats before they escalate.
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Beyond security, the book explores the socio-economic fac-
tors that fuel terrorism. It examines how economic stability
in Ancient Greece prevented social unrest and argues that
Nigeria must prioritize job creation, education, and youth
empowerment. By investing in large-scale agricultural projects,
vocational training, and entrepreneurship initiatives, the gov-
ernment can provide alternatives to extremist recruitment.
The book also stresses the importance of using education as
a counter-terrorism tool-ensuring that young people receive
quality schooling and are exposed to narratives that counter
radical ideologies.
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In its final chapters, the book offers a visionary plan for Nigeria's
future, integrating cultural, diplomatic, and civic engagement
strategies to dismantle the roots of terrorism. From leveraging
Nollywood and music to promote peace, to forging regional and
international alliances against terrorism, it presents a holistic approach that moves beyond military solutions.
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A compelling and transformative read, How the Nigerian Government Can Emulate Ancient Greece and End Terrorism is more than a policy
book-it is a call to action for leaders, citizens, and policymakers
to reclaim Nigeria's security and build a nation where terrorism
has no place.
