The Effects Of Boko Haram Insurgency On The Educational Development Of Nigerian Students

CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYEducation is under attack, as incidents of violence against students, teachers, union, schools and government officials are on the rise worldwide and in Nigeria in particular. Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, deliberate threat against students, academics, teachers and education facilities create barrier to accessing quality education for all. Education is a right, like the right to have proper food or roof over ones head. Article 26 of the 1996 universal declaration of human right states that, “everyone has the right to education”. Education …