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Author Biography

Biography: Wazeer Murtala has a background in history, strategic studies, and development. He has published articles on counterinsurgency, military recruitment, and African studies. His recent focus has been the link between rehabilitation of disabled soldiers and their re-education.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5038/1944-0472.17.3.2242

Subject Area Keywords

Africa, Development and security, Foreign aid, Humanitarian assistance

Abstract

Nigeria-Boko Haram’s competition for dominance has been the subject of many scholarly works and commentaries. Evidence shows that Nigeria is emerging victorious in the military struggle and the country is building on this relative success by engaging in infrastructural reconstruction that is akin to post-war rebuilding. With Borno State as the focal point, this article summarizes the activities of different actors (local and international) in the reconstruction efforts. Through a qualitative survey of different primary documents such as reports, news articles, videos, and other relevant materials, this study finds that the reconstruction efforts in Borno State between the years 2016 and 2023 is the third in a tripartite arrangement (which are reclamation of territories, return of governmental administration to recovered territories, and infrastructural reconstruction in the state—all still supported by the military). It concludes by emphasizing that while this article has summarized reconstruction in Borno State, the success or failure of this reconstruction efforts requires a future assessment through further studies. Finally, it recommends that Nigeria, as the dominant actor, must continue to assert its influence to avoid a relapse that could undo the ongoing reconstruction in the affected areas.

Acknowledgements

I would like to acknowledge the support of Ana and Widaad-Wazeerah. This concise article is dedicated to selfless individuals and groups that have helped in the reconstruction efforts and counter-insurgency in the Sahel and elsewhere. May Allah grant us ease. I would like to also say “bedankt” to Kristof Cozzie - de man die Antwerpen steen voor steen opkoopt. A big thanks to the anonymous reviewer for the very useful feedback.

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