What nationwide behavioral campaign was inaugurated in March 1984 by the Supreme Military Council led by Major General Muhammadu Buhari and Brigadier Tunde Idiagbon?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. the War Against Indiscipline campaign
- Step 1: In March 1984, the Buhari military regime launched the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) across five successive phases. Step 2. It enforced public queuing, punctuality in civil service, environmental sanitation, and severe penalties for corruption. Answer: the War Against Indiscipline campaign. Why not the others: MAMSER was created by Babangida in 1987; OFN was launched by Obasanjo in 1976; the Ethical Revolution was Shagari's civilian initiative.
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