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THE CHALLENGES OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE. INTERIM NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE RETURN OF THE MILITARY, 1993-1998

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TERM – 3RD TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE CHALLENGES OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE. INTERIM NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE RETURN OF THE MILITARY, 1993-1998

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Describe the events that led to the emergence of interim national government.

II.) Explain the return of the military.

III.) Discuss the policies of this regime and the challenges.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the events that led to the emergence of interim national government.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                            

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher explains the return of the military and discuss the policies of this regime and the challenges.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement.

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

THE CHALLENGES OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE. INTERIM NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE RETURN OF THE MILITARY, 1993-1998

Events Leading to the Emergence of Interim National Government (ING)

 The Interim National Government (ING) emerged in Nigeria in 1993 following the annulment of the June 12 presidential election, which was widely believed to have been won by Moshood Abiola. The annulment sparked widespread protests and condemnation, leading to political turmoil. In an attempt to restore stability and transition to civilian rule, General Ibrahim Babangida resigned as military president and appointed Ernest Shonekan, a civilian, as the head of the Interim National Government. However, the ING was short-lived due to mounting pressure from various political factions and the military.

The return of the Military to power

The return of the military to power occurred after the dissolution of the ING under General Sani Abacha. Abacha's regime seized power in November 1993, following the resignation of Shonekan. Abacha's ascension marked a return to military rule and a crackdown on dissent, as he dissolved democratic institutions, silenced opposition voices, and consolidated power within the military.

Policies of Abacha's Regime and Challenges

Abacha's regime implemented various policies aimed at centralizing power and maintaining control. One of the notable policies was the intensification of repression and human rights abuses, including the suppression of political opposition, censorship of the media, and arbitrary arrests and detentions. Economically, Abacha's government pursued populist measures such as subsidies on essential goods to maintain support among the populace. However, corruption became rampant under his rule, with Abacha and his inner circle accused of embezzling billions of dollars from the nation's coffers. Additionally, Nigeria faced international isolation and sanctions due to concerns about human rights violations and undemocratic governance practices.

EVALUATION: 1. Briefly describe the events that led to the emergence of interim national government.

  1. Explain the return of the military.
  2. Discuss 5 policies of this regime and the challenges.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively