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Hikma Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies
Published: September 16, 2026 | Vol. 1 Issue 3 | E-ISSN: 3139-5597
Research Article

Foreign Aid Flows and Peacebuilding Outcomes in Post-Conflict States in Nigeria

Mark, Kingsley Chinonso PhD.1✉, Ihegbu Nnanyereugo2
1 Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
2 Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between foreign aid flows and peacebuilding outcomes in post-conflict states in Nigeria with particular reference to the BAY (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe) States in Nigeria. Specifically, this study examined how the conditions attached to foreign aid influence the priorities, implementation, and outcomes of peacebuilding interventions in post-conflict states of Nigeria (BAY states), assess how the allocation and utilization of foreign aid influence the effectiveness of peacebuilding programmes in post-conflict states in Nigeria; Evaluate how local community participation affect the sustainability of peacebuilding outcomes arising from foreign aid interventions in post-conflict communities of Northeast Nigeria and ascertain how foreign aid dependency affect the sustainability and local ownership of peacebuilding initiatives in post-conflict communities of Northeast Nigeria. The study was anchored on Conflict Transformation Theory, and relied on the expost-facto research design, with the secondary method of data collection sourced from official documents like UN, UNDP. OCHA, World bank. The study found that foreign aid has made a substantial contribution to post-conflict reconstruction in Nigeria, particularly through infrastructure rehabilitation, livelihood programmes and restoration of public services. Also, foreign aid has contributed positively to humanitarian stabilization and there is a positive relationship between aid-supported livelihood programmes and community resilience. The study therefore recommend that foreign aid programmes should be aligned with Nigeria's national and subnational peacebuilding priorities. More so, humanitarian relief should be connected to longer-term development and peacebuilding among others.
Keywords: Foreign Aid Flows; Peacebuilding Outcomes; Post-Conflict States; Conflict Transformation; Human Security; Local Ownership

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