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The Second and Third Republics (1979-1999)

Explore the democratic rule, weak civilian government, and economic challenges faced during Nigeria's Second and Third Republics (1979-1999). Learn about the leaders, political ideologies, and the shift from military to civilian power.

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The Second and Third Republics (1979-1999)

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  1. The Second and Third Republics(1979-1999) Cindy Lee Yu Jin Yang

  2. Regime • Democratic rule • Weak civilian caretaker government • Third republic: planned republican government of Nigeria • The presidential form of constitution was intended to create a stronger central government, the weakness of the coalition undermined effective central authority • the coalition that dominated federal politics was not strong (this caused problems) • lack of cooperation between the NPN-dominated federal government and the twelve states controlled by opposition parties.

  3. Economy • Command economy • Oil boom ended in mid 1980s  ruined economy • Government spending continued to accelerate • Heavy investment in economic development  foreign debt increased • Steel industry failed • A 15-month economic emergency plan • International Monetary Fund's Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)

  4. Leaders • Shehu Shagari (National Party of Nigeria NPN) • Major General Muhammadu Buhari • General Ibrahim Babangida • Chief Moshood Abiola

  5. Leaders (cont’d) • Emest Shonekan • General Sani Abacha • General Absulsalami Abubakar • Olusegun Obasanjo

  6. Political Ideology • Babangida : • Restored freedom of the press • encouraged public participation in decision-making • Transition to civilian rule and suppressed political opposition • Severely restricted civil liberties and political rights • Corruption on a large scale • Annulled the elections • Abacha: • Used coercion to suppress civil violence

  7. Change • Shift from military power to civilian power.

  8. Bibliography • http://workmall.com/wfb2001/nigeria/nigeria_history_the_second_republic_1979_83.html • Textbook

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