Street Begging in Nigeria: A humanitarian crisis or security threat, by Gift Luckson  Across Nigeria’s bustling cities and quiet towns, street begging has become a familiar sight. From children who stretch out their hands at busy junctions to elderly men and women seated by market entrances, begging remains a visible part of daily life. For some, it is a desperate means of survival. For others, it raises deep questions about security, dignity, and the state’s responsibility to its most vulnerable citizens. A Means of Survival Many of those who beg on Nigerian streets...