An oil boom occurred in the 1970s which helped Nigeria identify its importance and the role it could play if it controlled and used its oil reserves effectively. After the elections, Nigeria was seen as an African country with democracy and the potential to succeed and prosper economically in the future. But that perspective on Nigeria was short-lived as the military regained control in 1984 and took control of the country's oil resources (CITATION). For the next 15 years Nigeria was under military rule and there were several cases of corruption and misgovernance because there was no one to question the military ruler.

Topic > An oil boom occurred in the 1970s which helped Nigeria identify its importance and the role it could play if it controlled and used its oil reserves effectively. After the elections, Nigeria was seen as an African country with democracy and the potential to succeed and prosper economically in the future. But that perspective on Nigeria was short-lived as the military regained control in 1984 and took control of the country's oil resources (CITATION). For the next 15 years Nigeria was under military rule and there were several cases of corruption and misgovernance because there was no one to question the military ruler.