UNIQUE FRIENDS SCHOOLSOBJECTIVES
1. Who was the military leader that ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993?
a. General Sani Abacha
b. General Ibrahim Babangida
c. General Yakubu Gowon
Answer: b
2.General Ibrahim Babangida came to power through a:
a. Democratic election
b. Palace coup
c. Military coup
Answer: c
3.One major economic policy introduced by Babangida was the:
a. Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP)
b. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
c. Operation Feed the Nation
Answer: a
4.General Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria from:
a. 1993–1998
b. 1985–1990
c. 1999–2007
Answer: a
5.One characteristic of Abacha’s rule was:
a. Full democracy
b. Strict military control
c. Civilian government
Answer: b
THEORY
1.Who was General Ibrahim Babangida?
Answer:
General Ibrahim Babangida was a Nigerian military ruler who governed Nigeria from 1985 to 1993 after taking power through a military coup.
2. Mention two achievements of Babangida’s administration.
Answer:
– Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP).
– Creation of the National Drug -Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
– Establishment of new states and local governments.
3. Who was General Sani Abacha?
Answer:
General Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military head of state who ruled from 1993 until his death in 1998.
4. Mention two achievements of Abacha’s government.
Answer:
– Increase in Nigeria’s foreign reserves.
– Completion of some infrastructure and petroleum projects.