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JAMB Government 1997 Question 32

Question 32

Military Rule

Between 1966 and 1975, the highest legislative body in Nigeria was the

  1. A.Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
  2. B.Supreme Military Council
  3. C.Armed Forces Ruling Council
  4. D.Provisional Ruling Council
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Supreme Military Council)

Explanation

Under Ironsi and Gowon, the Supreme Military Council was the top law-making body. The Armed Forces Ruling Council (Babangida) and the Provisional Ruling Council (Abacha) came later.