USING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE
Akwapoly Journal of Communication and Scientific Research (APJOCASR
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https://doi.org/10.60787/apjcasr.vol8no2.43Keywords:
Communication, Conflict, Security, Communication strategies, Conflict managementAbstract
The safeguarding of citizens within a nation is a fundamental obligation of governments globally, achieved through the utilization of state power mechanisms, such as defence and security agencies, supported by legislation. The 1999 Nigerian constitution outlines the government's role and the interrelations among government levels in managing security. Both Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria as a whole have encountered various internal conflicts, including communal crises, kidnappings, and robberies. This research is rooted in structural conflict theory and investigates strategic communication and conflict resolution in Akwa Ibom State. It delves into diverse communication approaches for addressing conflicts and insecurity in Akwa Ibom State and asserts that adequate security is only achievable when conflicts are appropriately managed. Unresolved conflicts pose security challenges. The study concludes that implementing five communication strategies—avoidance, competition, compromise, accommodation, and collaboration is recommended for addressing conflicts and insecurity in Akwa Ibom State.
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