The Nigerian military and the state

Key Points

• To examine the influence of the military on Nigeria's political landscape and its historical context.
• Historical analysis of military and political events in Nigeria
• Review of key periods including the colonial legacy and the Civil War
• Assessment of restructuring under military regimes
• Identified the military's role in shaping political rule in Nigeria
• Highlighted the impact of the Civil War on state development
• Discussed the restructuring efforts during the Babangida years

Abstract