A. Abdusalami Abubakar
B. Murtala/Obasanjo
C. Buhari/Idiagbon
D. Ibrahim Babangida
Correct Answer:
Option B – Murtala/Obasanjo
Explanation
The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of Murtala/Obasanjo.
On the 1st day of October 1979, General Olusegun Obasanjo handed power over to Alhaji Shehu Shagari as the 1st Executive President of Nigeria. This Shagari’s regime which is known as the Second Republic came to an end on the 31st day of December 1983.
