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

Question 41:

• JAMB 2006

The highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime was the

A. Federal Executive Council
B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
C. Supreme Military Council
D. Provisional Ruling Council

Question 42:

• JAMB 2007

Military disengagement from politics is always preceded by

A. The retirement of military personnel
B. The making of a new constitution
C. An increase in workers' salaries
D. The establishment of more universities

Question 43:

• JAMB 2007

The Structural Adjustment Programme was introduced by the

A. Babangida regime
B. Abacha regime
C. Murtala/Obasanjo regime
D. Buhari regime

Question 44:

• JAMB 2008

The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of

A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Alhaji Abubakar Tafewa Balewa
D. Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi

Question 45:

• JAMB 2008

The political structure of Nigeria under the first military regime was

A. Confederal
B. Quasi-federal
C. Federal
D. Unitary