Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.882
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Yurispruden: Jurnal Fakultas Hukum Universitas Islam Malang Journal of Indonesian Constitutional Law "Indonesian Journal of Environmental Law and Sustainable Development " Decova Law Journal Contrarius
Okpoko, Mercy Osemudiame
Unknown Affiliation
Religion Humanities Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Published : 5 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : Contrarius

 1 
Economic Justice as a Legal Strategy for Countering Terrorism in Nigeria: Learning from the United Kingdom Experience Aidonojie, Paul Atagamen; Eregbuonye, Obieshi; Okpoko, Mercy Osemudiame; Hassan, Ismaila; Inagbor, Micheal
Contrarius Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Contrarius
Publisher : Lembaga Contrarius Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53955/contrarius.v2i1.226

Abstract

Nigeria continues to prioritise military intervention as the principal response to terrorism; however, persistent violence indicates that structural socio-economic inequalities, unemployment, and regional marginalisation sustain conditions conducive to radicalisation. In contrast, the United Kingdom integrates economic justice within its legal and policy framework, thereby complementing security measures with socio-economic regulation. This study analyses the role of economic justice as a lawful and sustainable counter-terrorism strategy through a comparative examination of the United Kingdom and Nigeria. This research aims to evaluate the legal basis for implementing economic justice measures in counterterrorism and to assess their relevance for long-term peacebuilding in Nigeria. The study employs a doctrinal research method, systematically examining legislation, public policy instruments, and scholarly works using the PRISMA framework to ensure transparent and rigorous source selection. The findings demonstrate that, first, the United Kingdom establishes a normative and institutional framework that links welfare regulation and social protection to the prevention of violent extremism; second, it enforces financial accountability and regulatory oversight to limit structural grievances and disrupt potential channels of radicalisation; and third, Nigeria maintains a predominantly securitised counter-terrorism regime that lacks enforceable economic rights and targeted development legislation. The study concludes that Nigeria should reform its legal framework by embedding inclusive economic governance, strengthening institutional accountability, and codifying socio-economic rights as integral components of a sustainable counter-terrorism strategy.
Co-Authors Aidonojie, Esther Chetachukwu Aidonojie, Paul Atagamen Damina, Joshua John Ekpenisi, Collins Eregbuonye, Obieshi Hassan, Ismaila Inagbor, Micheal Kelechi Jude Onwubiko Kelechi, Uzoho Mukhlish Mukhlish, Mukhlish Muwaffiq Jufri, Muwaffiq Obieshi , Eregbuonye Obieshi Eregbuonye Obieshi, Eregbuonye