EVALUATION OF PASSIVE SECURITY MEASURES IN RESORT CENTERS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Ongoing security concerns pose a threat to the advancement of tourism. This situation has led to numerous setback in the country's resort centres growth. Consequently, addressing security challenges is imperative. The aim of this study is to evaluate security measures in resort centres in Nigeria, Qualitative research methods were employed and the process of observation was employed for gathering data. Observation schedule was used as an instrument for data collection and these data were sampled using the non-random sampling method and content analysis was use to analysed the data. The findings revealed inadequate security measures in the resort centres, thereby making resort centers susceptible to security threats. Therefore, this study recommends that the security of tourist’s and the building should be put in consideration by building professionals right from the design stage of a project.