<p>The Lapai International Journal of Security &amp; Sustainable Development is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to promoting research, dialogue, and policy-oriented scholarship on issues of security, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. Published by Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, the journal provides a platform for academics, security practitioners, policymakers, civil society actors, and students to engage with pressing global and regional challenges that affect stability, resilience, and long-term development.</p><p>Its scope spans a broad range of interconnected fields, including national and regional security, conflict prevention and resolution, peace and strategic studies, environmental security, economic stability, human security, governance, climate change, disaster risk management, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical explorations, case studies, and policy analyses that present innovative strategies, practical solutions, and forward-looking recommendations to address complex security and development challenges.</p><p>Through a rigorous peer review process, high editorial standards, and an interdisciplinary approach, the Lapai International Journal of Security &amp; Sustainable Development fosters critical thinking, strengthens the link between research and practice, and encourages collaborative solutions. By bridging the gap between security imperatives and sustainable development objectives, the journal aims to contribute to peace, prosperity, and resilience in Nigeria, across Africa, and within the global community.</p>