2. Strategies for reorientation

Re-orientation Strategies and Programmes by different Governments 

 Operation Feed the Nation (OFN) - 1976

• Initiated by General Olusegun Obasanjo

• Objective: Encourage mass food production and self-sufficiency in agriculture.

 

Green Revolution - 1980

• Introduced by President Shehu Shagari

• Aimed to boost agriculture with improved farming techniques and equipment.

 

Austerity Measures - 1980s

• Economic policies to reduce government spending and inflation during economic downturns.

 

War Against Indiscipline (WAI) - 1984

• Launched by General Muhammadu Buhari

• Focused on restoring order, punctuality, cleanliness, and civic responsibility.

 

War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC)

• Expanded version of WAI targeting corruption in public and private sectors.

 

6)Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) - 1987

• Initiated by General Ibrahim Babangida

• Aims:

• Enlighten Nigerians on self-reliance and active citizenship

• Promote civic duties, economic recovery, and social justice.

Re-branding Nigeria 

 • initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan Government 

 • it aimed to change the orientation of Nigerian to patronize and using Made in Nigeria goods 

 

 

National Orientation Agency (NOA) - 1993

• Responsibilities:

• Promoting patriotism and national unity

• Educating citizens on government policies

• Re-orienting Nigerians toward positive national values

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