The Place of Arabic Language in National Security and National Development in Nigeria

Abstract

In recent past, Nigeria is being faced with different kinds of security challenges, unemployment social vices and economic setback. Though, there is no society without ills. Therefore, in any problem there is always a solution. Education in many developed nations is the key to overall development. This paper therefore, establishes that Arabic Education can be a great force to ameliorate this pathetic situation in Nigeria so as to bring much needed aspirations such as peace, unity, development, employment and stability in all aspects of life. The researchers critically evaluate the roles of Arabic language, its literature and the scholars of Arabic language in building security and as well initiating activities that can brings national development. The research shows that if the learning and use of Arabic language is adopted in most of our security agencies it will help in curbing security, most especially at the border areas of the country. The research equally reveals that Arabic language has potential in the world economy and can replicate in employment opportunities in Nigeria. The researchers recommends among others that Arabic language education in Nigeria need to advance in teaching and learning in order withstand the global competition and development. Arabic language and its literature should not only be taught for the purpose of understanding religion alone but to also give the learners’ sense of belonging in the labor market. Analytical method was used in carrying out the research.