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SS2 History

The Return of the Military THE BUHARI/IDIAGBON REGIME

Overview

State the factors that led to the 1983 coup. Discuss the structure and programme of the regime.

What you'll learn
  • Factors that led to the military coup of 1983. (a) Collapse of the economy. (b) Constitutional Crisis. (c) Social Break down.
  • Anti-corruption programmes: (a) The tribunals and probe of NNSC, NNPC, &FCDA. (b) Purge of the civil service & the army. (c) Introduction of War Against indiscipline.
  • Economic policy: to be discussed against the backdrop of inherited failing economy.