Theory question 110
Political Parties and Party SystemsDescribe six achievements of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) between 1979 and 1983.
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Any six: won the 1979 presidential election (Shehu Shagari) and formed the federal government; was the most nationally spread party, winning governorships in many states; formed an accord with the NPP (1979–81) to secure a working majority; introduced the Green Revolution programme to boost food production; built low-cost housing schemes; continued development of Abuja as the new capital; established federal universities of technology and expanded education; steel projects (Ajaokuta, Delta) and other industries; won re-election in 1983 before the December 1983 coup.
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