The Military in Nigerian Politics - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1987

The head of the first military government in Nigeria was

A. General Murtala Muhammed
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Johnson Aguiyi- Ironsi
D. General Olusegun Obasnjo

Question 12:

• JAMB 1988

The major change effected by the government of major General J.T.U Aguyi-Ironsi was the

A. Abolition of federalism
B. Reposting of government officials
C. Dissolution of boards of corporations
D. Creation of states

Question 13:

• JAMB 1988

When did the Federal Military Government abolish the Four regions in Nigeria?

A. 1963
B. 1966
C. 1970
D. 1976

Question 14:

• JAMB 1990

Under the military regime in Nigeria state enactments are known as

A. Laws
B. Decree
C. Edicts
D. Promulgations

Question 15:

• JAMB 1990

The military normally belongs to the arm (s) of government known as

A. The legislature and the judiciary
B. The executive
C. The judiciary
D. The judiciary and the executive