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JAMB 2005 - Question 37

Government 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 37: The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

Thefirst successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria wascarried out by the government of Murtala/Obasanjo. On the 1st day of October 1979, General OlusegunObasanjo handed power over to Alhaji Shehu Shagari as the 1stExecutive President of Nigeria. This Shagari's regime which is known as theSecond Republic came to an end on the 31st day of December 1983.