The Effect of Military Rule on Nigeria Political Economy (A Case Study of Abacha Regime 1993 – 1998)

ABSTRACT

          Military rule has been one of the greatest factors responsible for the set back of the African continent. Infact General Sanni Abacha’s regime has been described by many scholar’s, as the most unconcerned government when it comes to the issue of economy. Therefore, this project assesses the effect of military rule on the Nigeria economy choosing the General Sanni Abacha’s regime as a case study. Chapter one serves as the general introduction to the study. Chapter two reviews the past relevant literatures on the issue of military rule of General Sanni Abacha’s regime in particular. In chapter three, General Sanni Abacha’s intervention in Nigeria politics and its aftermath on the economy and discussed. Chapter four guest the in-depth comparative analysis of the regimes policies with its achievements. Chapter five serves as the conclusion of the study where recommendations are govern. The research work, having observed the shortcomings of military rule concludes that all stakeholders in Nigeria politics should do everything possible to prevent military from coming to power in Nigeria.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                    i

Certification                                                                                 ii

Dedication                                                                                   iii

Acknowledgement                                                                       iv

Abstract                                                                                       v

Table of Content                                                                          vi

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1           Background of the Study                                                   1

1.2           Statement of the Problem                                                  3

1.3           Purpose of the Study                                                          4

1.4           Significance of the Study                                                   5

1.5           Research Questions                                                           6

1.6           Scope and Limitation                                                         7

1.7           Definition of Key Terms                                                    7

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1           Introduction                                                                       9

2.2           Survey of Military Rule In Nigeria                                   9

2.3           Features of Military Rule                                                   14

2.4           Remote and Immediate Causes of Military Rule

of Nigeria                                                                          17

CHAPTER THREE: MILITARY RULE IN NIGERIA
SINCE ITS INCEPTION

3.1           Introduction                                                                       20

3.2           The Military Rule Under General Yakubu Gowon

(1966 – 1975)                                                                    21

3.3           The Military Rule Under Muritala

Muhammed/Olusegun Obasanjo (1975 – 1979)                23

3.4           The Military Rule Under Muhammed Buhari

and General Idiagbon (1983 – 1985)                                 25

3.5           The Military Rule Under Ibrahim Babangida

Regime (1989)                                                                   26

3.6           The Military Rule Under Abacha’s Regime

(1993 – 1998)                                                                    30

3.7           The Military Rule Under Abubakar Abdulsalam

Regime (1998 – 1999)                                                       32

CHAPTER FOUR: ABACHA’S REGIME AND NIGERIAN POLITICAL ECONOMY AND HIS INTERNATIONAL RELATION

4.1           Economic Situaton Under Abacha                                     34

4.2           Political Situation under Abacha                                       35

4.3           International Relations Under Abacha                               36

4.4           Consequences of Abachas Regime                                    37

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1           Summary                                                                           43

5.2           Conclusion                                                                        45

5.3           Recommendations                                                             45

References                                                                         48