ocr: The defense establishment in Nigeria suffers from problems caused by corruption. During Babangida's rule 1985-1993),most ofthe air force's prestige - jets were grounded, as money for spare parts was diverted into senior officers' bank accounts. Soldiers' salaries have been steadily declining in real terms in recent years, barrack conditions have deteriorated - and morale is low. However, the November 1993 - restoration of military goverment by Defense Minister General Sanni Abacha - a key player in both the 1983 - and1985 coups is likely to encourage expectations ofimproved conditions among th ...
