CIVIL -MILITARY RELATIONS AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA 1990-1999

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dc.contributor.authorADENUGA, OLUSEGUN
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-05T08:50:36Z
dc.date.available2014-03-05T08:50:36Z
dc.date.issued2006-07
dc.descriptionA THESIS PRESENTED TO POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA).en_US
dc.description.abstractThe Nigerian Military has not been able to interna1ize the western concept of civil-military relations, which is based on subordination to civil authority. This explains the frequent intervention and disruption of the democratic process. This incursion by the military, especially in the third world countries has not achieved the desires economic, social and political goals. The Nigeria Military has ruled for nearly 30 years since independence. The research project examined the crucial issue of civil-military relations in a democratic setting and how the Nigerian Military can subordinate itself to civil rule. Drawing examples from relevant comparative cases such as Brazil, USA Cuba, Israel and India, the research attempts to provide clear suggestion regarding the role of the military in Nigeria and how it can play its role without questioning the legitimacy of civil and democratic authority. The study also examined the causes of military incursion into Nigerian politics, the nature and form of military rule and the impact on the polity. Finally suggestions were made on how the military can be subordinated to civil authority. The research established that for democracy to endure there should be mutual confidence and to civil authority. The research established that for gerontocracy to endure there should be mutual confidence and collaboration between civilian rulers on one hand, and the military on the other. Such that the military will internalize complete loyalty and subordination to civil authority. The military needs to re-professionalize through re-orientation and education, while the politicians govern according to the constitution. The research also establishes that the most fundamental antidote to direct military incursion in Nigerian politics is good leadership and governance.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3252
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectCIVIL,en_US
dc.subjectMILITARY,en_US
dc.subjectRELATIONS,en_US
dc.subjectDEMOCRACY,en_US
dc.subjectNIGERIAen_US
dc.titleCIVIL -MILITARY RELATIONS AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA 1990-1999en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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