Module 12 & 13 Flashcards

Question

What does MAMSER stand for?

Answer 1

Mass Mobilization for Self Reliance, Social Justice, and Economic Recovery ## Footnote It was initiated by President Babangida in 1987.

Answer 2

To cultivate support for the transitional program of the Government ## Footnote It also aimed to educate citizens about the political process.

Answer 3

To communicate government policy and promote patriotism and national unity ## Footnote Established in 1993 by Decree 100.

Answer 4

* Raise awareness * Provide timely feedback * Change attitudes and values * Mobilize citizens for national development ## Footnote These duties aim to promote peace and harmony.

Answer 5

* Globalization * Migration * Religion * Modernization ## Footnote These factors have led to the adoption of new cultural practices.

Answer 6

Insecurity ## Footnote Issues include banditry, kidnappings, and terrorism.

Answer 7

Erosion of traditional cultural practices and values ## Footnote It has contributed to cultural development challenges.

Answer 8

* Reforestation programs * Implementing waste management systems * Transitioning to renewable energy sources * Enforcing environmental regulations ## Footnote These solutions aim to address deforestation, pollution, and climate change.

Answer 9

* Strengthening institutions * Implementing anti-corruption policies * Promoting transparency ## Footnote These strategies aim to enhance accountability.

Answer 10

* Education and awareness programs * Community-based initiatives * Strengthening policies and laws * Collaboration and partnerships ## Footnote These solutions focus on holistic approaches to various issues.

Answer 11

A national agricultural extension and mobilization program instituted by General Olusegun Obasanjo in 1976 aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in food crop production ## Footnote Focused on increasing food production to ensure higher nutrition levels and national growth.

Answer 12

To achieve self-sufficiency in food crop production and inspire a new generation to return to farming ## Footnote It lasted until the civilian government of Alhaji Shehu Shagari in 1979.

Answer 13

Stagnant food production in the early 1960s, drought in the Sahel, and an oil boom leading to increased food prices and importation ## Footnote Shifted food tastes from locally produced crops to imported foods.

Answer 14

A major agriculture policy of the Shehu Shagari administration introduced in April 1980 to ensure self-sufficiency in food production using modern technology ## Footnote Focused on high yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, and tractors.

Answer 15

* Ensure adequate, reliable, and safe food supplies * Become self-reliant in basic food requirements * Raise and stabilize nutritional standards * Ensure stability in food commodity markets * Ensure fair income distribution among food producers

Answer 16

Economic measures implemented by a government to reduce public-sector debt by significantly curtailing government spending ## Footnote Aims to reduce government spending and shrink budget deficits.

Answer 17

To reduce government spending and shrink the budget deficit ## Footnote Included tax increases and cuts in government programs.

Answer 18

A mass mobilization program aimed at correcting social maladjustment and widespread corruption, organized by the military dictatorship ## Footnote Started in March 1984 and ended in September 1985.

Answer 19

* Strengthen national unity * Promote economic self-sufficiency * Instill cultural, personal, and moral discipline

Answer 20

* Orderliness * Work ethic * Social responsibility ## Footnote Each phase aimed to instill specific societal values and behaviors.

Answer 21

Opposition from state leaders, mixed results from provisions intended to motivate large scale investment, and criticism of benefiting wealthy investors without relief for small farmers ## Footnote The Land Use Decree was a significant factor.

Answer 22

April 1980

Answer 23

Neglect of the agricultural sector and decline of agricultural exports ## Footnote Oil production peaked in 1976, leading to a shift in economic focus.

Answer 24

To increase lending to farmers and support agricultural credit schemes ## Footnote Aimed at enhancing agricultural entrepreneurship.

Answer 25

Economic recession characterized by declining growth, increasing unemployment, and high inflation ## Footnote Resulted from the collapse of world oil prices in the early 1980s.

Answer 26

Emphasize expenditure reducing and expenditure switching policies and promote private sector growth ## Footnote Intended to address the failures of austerity measures.

Answer 27

It was seen as a simple attempt to cure a deeper problem caused by scarcity in major cities ## Footnote Critics felt that controlling queues during food shortages failed to meet people's needs.

Answer 28

Truancy, lateness, laziness ## Footnote The phase was launched on May 1 to improve work ethic and productivity.

Answer 29

To promote genuine national unity ## Footnote Nigerians were encouraged to forgo statism and tribal affiliations.

Answer 30

* Cultural consciousness in clothing * Food choices * Everyday purchases ## Footnote The phase aimed to appreciate national symbols like the national anthem and flag.

Answer 31

* Oil bunkering * Pipeline tampering * Smuggling * Fraud * Counterfeit currency * Drug peddling ## Footnote Phase IV was launched in January 1985.

Answer 32

To clean private and public environments ## Footnote This included a sanitation program to clear refuse and illegal structures.

Answer 33

A measure to enforce the principles of the War against Indiscipline and Corruption ## Footnote It aimed to give a civilian face to enforcement and included different levels of participation.

Answer 34