CONSEQUENCES OF MILITARY INVOLVEMENT ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the consequences of military involvement on national development in Nigeria. The objective of the study is to examine the impacts of military involvement on national development in Nigeria, investigate how military interventions affect the political stability and governance structures of Nigeria and identify the role corruption played during military rule and the impact on national development.
The study adopted descriptive research design of the survey type. The population of this study comprised of all the undergraduates’ students in Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State. Sample of 200 undergraduates were randomly selected for the study. Structured questionnaire duly validated were used for data collection. The data collected through the research instrument were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The reliability coefficient (r) of 0.803 was obtained this imply that the instrument was reliable.
The findings revealed that military involvement on national development in Nigeria has a negative impact on civil liberties, and education and health sector among others. It was showed that long-term political stability and weakening the institutions of governance among others are the various effects of military intervention on the political stability and governance structures in Nigeria and finally it was stated that corruption played a negative role during military rule and had a negative impact on national development.
Based on the findings it was recommended among others that investing in capacity-building for democratic institutions such as the judiciary, the electoral commission, and civil society organizations to enhance their independence and effectiveness, prioritizing policies that encourage economic diversification beyond oil dependence, such as in agriculture, technology, and manufacturing sectors and developing frameworks for healthy civil-military relations to ensure that the military remains focused on its constitutional roles without overstepping into civilian governance.
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