Military rule in Nigeria 1975 – 1979 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Who succeeded General Murtala Mohammed as the military ruler of Nigeria in 1976?
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A
General Olusegun Obasanjo
B
Shehu Shagari
C
General Yakubu Gowon
2
What was the main objective of the economic reforms introduced by the military government under General Olusegun Obasanjo?
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A
Address the country's economic problems
B
Maintain political stability
C
Promote democracy
3
Which system of government was provided for in the new constitution introduced by the military government in Nigeria in 1976?
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A
Parliamentary system
B
Presidential system
C
Monarchical system
4
Who won the elections conducted under the new constitution in Nigeria in 1979?
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A
General Olusegun Obasanjo
B
Shehu Shagari
C
General Yakubu Gowon
5
What was the major characteristic of military rule in Nigeria from 1975 to 1979?
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A
Economic recovery
B
Political stability
C
Human rights abuses
6
What was the main objective of the new constitution introduced by the military government in Nigeria in 1976?
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7
Who won the elections conducted under the new constitution in Nigeria in 1979, and what was his background?
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