The main legislative body in Nigeria between 1966 and 1975 was the

Government

JAMB 2002

A. Supreme Military Council
B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
C. Provisional Ruling Council
D. National Security Council

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The main legislative body in Nigeria between 1966 and 1975 was the Supreme Military Council. It was the highest policy making body of government.

The question of Supreme Military Council (SMC) came into existence in 1966 during major General Aguiyi's regime who was the first Nigerian Military Head of State.

Other military regimes that retained the system were as follows: Gowon's regime 29th July 1966-29th July 1975.

Murtala Muhammed/General Obasanjo, 1976 - 1975 Buhari and Idiagbon, 1983 - 1985.

On August 27, 1985, General Ibrahim Babangida came into power and used the Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) while General Sani Abacha came in with Provisional Ruling Council (PRC) in 1998.

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