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Strategic Role of Budgeting in The Quest for Degrading of Terror: Creation of More Jobs Versus Acquisition of More Weapons

Henry Ejikeme Udeh

Subject area: Management and Commerce  ·  Area of research: Financial Control and Security

Abstract

The study is a critical enquiry into alternative solutions to the problem of terrorism with emphasis on the Nigeria situation. The issues surrounding insecurity and terrorism were systematically examined and relevant literature were reviewed. As a desk research, the researcher after analytical review came up with findings and conclusion that the economic issues associated with problem of terrorism and other insecurity challenges sprang up as a result of neglecting the active and vital section of the Nigerian population. The recommendations include the fact that this uprising can be controlled when the issues of youth unemployment and poverty is tackled through applying much funds in financing job creations that will engage the youths, which invariably will lead to economic growth and development.

Keywords

Budgeting, funds, unemployment, terrorism, job creation, Nigeria

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How to cite this paper

Henry Ejikeme Udeh "Strategic Role of Budgeting in The Quest for Degrading of Terror: Creation of More Jobs Versus Acquisition of More Weapons" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 5 2026 Page 2471-2481
Henry Ejikeme Udeh "Strategic Role of Budgeting in The Quest for Degrading of Terror: Creation of More Jobs Versus Acquisition of More Weapons" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 5, Nov. 2026
Henry Ejikeme Udeh (2026). Strategic Role of Budgeting in The Quest for Degrading of Terror: Creation of More Jobs Versus Acquisition of More Weapons. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(5).
Henry Ejikeme Udeh "Strategic Role of Budgeting in The Quest for Degrading of Terror: Creation of More Jobs Versus Acquisition of More Weapons" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 5, Nov. 2026.
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