Murtala/Obasanjo Regime
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The challenges and achievements of the Murtala/Obasanjo regime.
- Assess the challenges and achievements of the Murtala/Obasanjo regime.
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- Practice question 1
The Murtala regime's reform of the civil service involved the dismissal of a significant number of officials accused of
- A.Corruption and inefficiency
- B.Supporting the transition to civilian rule
- C.Opposing the Civil War's outcome
- D.Excessive loyalty to the regime
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A. Corruption and inefficiency
This reform involved dismissing officials accused of corruption and inefficiency.
- Practice question 2
Murtala Mohammed's assassination in 1976 occurred as part of an attempted coup led by
- A.Ironsi
- B.Dimka
- C.Nzeogwu
- D.Danjuma
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B. Dimka
This assassination occurred as part of an attempted coup led by Dimka.
- Practice question 3
The 1979 constitution, drafted during this period's transition process, notably introduced the principle known as
- A.Federal character, aimed at ensuring broader national representation
- B.Assimilation
- C.Indirect Rule
- D.The Dual Mandate
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A. Federal character, aimed at ensuring broader national representation
This constitution notably introduced the federal character principle, aimed at ensuring broader representation.
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