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history on the Nigerian post colonial system of administration starting from 1960?
D_Ranger
15 Apr, 2026
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Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, with a parliamentary system. Here's a brief overview:
- 1960-1966: First Republic, Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa, Governor-General Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 1966: Military coup, Major General Aguiyi Ironsi took power
- 1966-1975: Military rule, Murtala/Obasanjo regime implemented reforms
- 1979-1983: Second Republic, Shehu Shagari president
- 1983-1999: Military rule, various coups
- 1999-2007: Fourth Republic, Olusegun Obasanjo president
- 2007-2015: Umaru Yar'Adua, Goodluck Jonathan presidents
- 2015-2023: Buhari administration, presidential system
- 2023-present: Tinubu administration
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