1. The Second and Third Republics (1979-1999)
Cindy Lee
Yu Jin Yang

2. Regime Democratic rule Weak civilian caretaker government
Third republic: planned republican government of Nigeria
The presidential form of constitution was intended to create a stronger central government, the weakness of the coalition undermined effective central authority
the coalition that dominated federal politics was not strong (this caused problems)
lack of cooperation between the NPN-dominated federal government and the twelve states controlled by opposition parties.

3. Economy Command economy Oil boom ended in mid 1980s  ruined economy
Government spending continued to accelerate
Heavy investment in economic development  foreign debt increased
Steel industry failed
A 15-month economic emergency plan
International Monetary Fund's Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)

5. Leaders Shehu Shagari (National Party of Nigeria NPN)
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
General Ibrahim Babangida
Chief Moshood Abiola

6. Leaders (cont’d) Emest Shonekan General Sani Abacha
General Absulsalami Abubakar
Olusegun Obasanjo

7. Political Ideology Babangida : Abacha: Restored freedom of the press
encouraged public participation in decision-making
Transition to civilian rule and suppressed political opposition
Severely restricted civil liberties and political rights
Corruption on a large scale
Annulled the elections
Abacha:
Used coercion to suppress
civil violence

8. Change
Shift from military power to civilian power.

9. Bibliography
Textbook