Critical Thinking in Information Technology and Management for National Security in Nigeria

An effective management of information technology is integral to ensuring national security and by extension, national development in this digital age. As useful as information technology is, it also portend harmful effect on the national security if not properly harnessed and managed. Nigeria is today faced with diverse and increasing security issues such as, bloodshed, kidnapping, and terrorism among other social menace which are resultant effects of silent, but salient issue of information technology which has been inadequately harnessed and managed over the years. Although, Nigeria government have taken bold steps to address national security issues through combat approach, there still exist several unresolved issues bordering the country peaceful coexistence on one hand and effective Military operations though uncontrolled information technology on the other hand. The inevitable security issues leading to subsequent destruction of lives, properties and the environment calls for a holistic approach through effective use and control of information technology. In this light, this paper demonstrates the potential value and strength of information technology and management in ensuring sustainable national security with apt demonstration of social, moral, and organizational importance of security and the need to strategically coordinate and manage security efforts in order for security to unfold its beneficial potentials in Nigeria