WHAT
IS MILITARY SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT?
This is a structure of rule that involves a country’s
administration and implementation of its law and order, under the control of
the military.
INTRODUCTION
TO MILITARY RULE IN NIGERIA.
Military rule is not peculiar to Nigeria; it is a continental
phenomenon in Africa and some other parts of the world. The military system of
government was first introduced into Nigeria on January 15 1966 after a
military coup (the first ever in Nigeria) led by the leader of a group of
majors, Late Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu. An example of what military rule is
all about can be sighted In the opening paragraph of the broadcast that marked
the genesis of the military rule in Nigeria. It stated thus “In the name of the
supreme council of the revolution of the armed forces, I declare martial law
over the northern provinces of Nigeria. The constitution is suspended and the
regional governments and elected assemblies are hereby dissolved. All
political, cultural, tribal and trade union activities, together with all
demonstrations and unauthorized gatherings, excluding religious worship, are
banned until further notice. The aim of the Revolutionary council is to
establish a strong united and prosperous nation, free from corruption and
internal strife……………….”.
ACHIEVEMENTS/SUCCESS
OF MILITARY RULE IN NIGERIA.
ü Keeping
The Country Together: The first major achievement of military government in
Nigeria was keeping the country together as one geographical entity.
ü Large
Scale Rehabilitation: The military embarked on large scale rehabilitation programs
at the end of the Nigerian civil war.
ü Reorganization
of The Army: The Nigerian army was put in a better condition by flushing out
unqualified and illiterate soldiers after the war ended.
ü Introduction
of New Currency: The Nigerian currency was changed by the military in 1973 from
pound, shilling and pence to Naira and kobo.
ü Introduction
of N.Y.S.C.: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme was established
in 1973 during the administration of General Gowon.
ü Creation
of states.
ü Maintenance
of peace.
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