How government betrays the military, by Dele Sobowale

"How Government Betrays the Military" is a 2023 nonfiction book by Dele Sobowale. It examines the systemic ways in which Nigerian governments have undermined the armed forces—through chronic under‑funding, politicised appointments, neglect of veterans’ welfare, and the use of the military for partisan purposes. Sobowale combines historical analysis, interviews with senior officers, and case studies of coups and insurgencies to argue that these betrayals erode morale, professionalism and national security, and he proposes reforms such as transparent budgeting, depoliticised command structures and better support for retired personnel. Views Nigeria