JAMB Government 1991 Question 34

Question 34

Military Rule

The federal system of government in Nigeria was abolished in favour of a unitary one by

  1. A.General Yakubu Gowon
  2. B.General Murtala Muhammed
  3. C.Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
  4. D.Major-General Muhammadu Buhari.
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Answer: C (Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi)

Explanation

Aguiyi-Ironsi's Decree No. 34 of May 1966 abolished the regions and made Nigeria a unitary state. Gowon restored federalism.