Security Problems in Nigeria: A Challenge to Christian Women Associations (A. K. A Obinrin Rere)

The insecurity problems being experienced in Nigeria recently reveal that the people involved lack a common outlook to life for the forging of a common sense of societal vision important to the making of a nation. Also the current inability of the Nigerian government to live up to the challenges of ensuring security in the country, was seen as enough ground for Christian women association to come together to seek the face of God for a better society. Hence, this paper examined the various roles Christian women association can play towards achieving peace and security in Nigeria. In other to ascertain the relevance of women on security problems of this nation, reference was made to some notable women in the Bible who were very active in ensuring peace and security of their people. Esther, Deborah and Rahab was said to have understood the security challenges of the children of Israel and they all took the necessary steps to solve the problems. However, the paper revealed that the three women had concern for the salvation and safety of their fellow citizens. The paper equally discussed the word security as a concept, with emphasis on its meaning; various security challenges recently experienced in the nation and its impact on the populace especially women. The paper also evaluates the nature and activities of Christian women association in some selected churches in Nigeria, and posits on what should be their concerns on gender and security discourse. Drawing from the findings made, recommendations on the appropriate approach in curbing security problems in the country are proffered.