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Literature as an Instrument of National Security: Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart as a Case Study

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  • Mary Effiong NYONG (Ph.D)

    (Department of Language Education, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria)

  • Kemi Nojim YEKINI

    (Michael Otedola College Of Primary Education, Noforija-Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria.)

Abstract

Insecurity has become a global concern. Governments of the World spend a large portion of their annual budgets on insecurity, Nigeria inclusive. This paper attempts to show how literature can be used to curb insecurity in Nigeria using Chinua Achebe’s things fall apart as a case study. The paper further examined the definition of insecurity, a brief history of insecurity in Nigeria, causes of Insecurity, effects of insecurity and efforts of Nigerian government in curbing insecurity. Conclusions were also made.

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  • Mary Effiong NYONG (Ph.D) & Kemi Nojim YEKINI, 2021. "Literature as an Instrument of National Security: Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart as a Case Study," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(3), pages 366-370, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:3:p:366-370
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