Janet Faluyi’s scientific contributions

The study explores the role of community leaders and local businesses in effective communication usage for Insecurity reduction in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive research survey design and a quantitative approach were used. Community Leaders and Local Businesses Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction (CLBCUIR) served as an instrument. Analysis was carried out by frequency distribution and percentage. The results showed that community leaders and local businesses foster cooperation, collaborate with law enforcement authorities, invest in security training, report security incidents quickly, and mobilize community members to combat insecurity. The article concluded that community leaders and local businesses used communication strategies to reduce insecurity in Ekiti State, Nigeria. However, some insecurity challenges such as crimes, violence, and conflicts are still prevalent in the area. It was recommended that security discourse involving other security stakeholders such as law enforcement authorities and Civil Society Organisation (CSO) should be prioritized by the government.