INFLUENCE OF LIFE SATISFACTION AND DEMOGRAPHIC CLASS ON PROFESSIONALISM OF NIGERIAN MILITARY

Abstract

The study focused on influence of life satisfaction and demographic class on professionalism of Nigerian military. Many of the actions taken by the Nigerian military lately such as the shooting of protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos State, the shooting of the unarmed Shite protesters in Abuja, and the massacre of the Biafran freedom agitators (IPOB members) in Eastern Nigeria suggested lack of professionalism on the Nigerian military. A sample of 44 personnel were drawn from the Military Barracks, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Inferential statistics confirmed the hypothesis that life satisfaction would not significantly influence professionalism of Nigerian military. Again, demographic class did not significantly influence Nigerian military’s professionalism. It is recommended for professionalism socialization be inculcated from time to time in Nigerian military personnel. Adequate deterrence actions need to be taken on unprofessional conducts of soldiers. This will instill professional attitudes in the Nigerian Armed Forces personnel.