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

Question 26:

• JAMB 1997

After the botched coup of January 1966, power was handed over to General Johnson Aguiy Nronsi by the

A. Senate
B. President
C. House of representatives
D. Council of ministers

Question 27:

• JAMB 1998

One major democratic innovation in local government administration introduced by the Babangida regime was the

A. Appointment of protfolio councillors
B. Appointment of retired military officers as sole administrators
C. Selection of heads of personnel management departments from the councillors
D. Separation of powers between the executive and legislative arms of the councils

Question 28:

• JAMB 1998

Which of the following factors was not responsible for the military intervention in Nigerian politics in 1966?

A. Willingness of politicians to relinquish power
B. The Western Regional election of 1965
C. The federal election of 1964
D. Ethnic politics and lawlessness

Question 29:

• JAMB 1998

One outstanding action for which the GOWON administration will be remembered in Nigeria's political history is the

A. Organizatin of FESTAC
B. Construction of roads
C. Creation of twelve states
D. Civil service purge

Question 30:

• JAMB 1999

The highest ruling body under the Murtala'' Obasanjo regime differed remarkably from that of the Gowon administration because of the

A. Inclusion of civilians as members
B. Exclusion of military governors from the conucil
C. Inclusion of of the Chief Justice as a member
D. Exclusion of the Inspector General of Plice from the council