The Berber scholar, al-Mukhtar, contributed to the success of the Masina Jihad by
Fighting alongside Seju Ahmadu
Preparing the ground through the Qadiriyyah Brotherhood
Mobilizing various groups to fight for Seku Ahmadu
Appealing to Ardo Moudo to support Seku Ahmadu
Correct answer is B
He started an Islamic revival in the Niger bend and Masina thus preaching the tenets of the Quadriyyah Brotherhood which later formed the basis for the launching of Seku Ahmadu’s Jihad.
Improving transportation network to the rural areas
Establishing agro-allied industries
Achieving food self-sufficiency
Establishing new marketing boards
Correct answer is C
He aimed to achieve this through the ‘Operation Feed the Nation’ scheme.
Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi introduced a unitary system of government because
It was the wish of the people
Of the command structure of the military
He wanted more revenue for the central government
Other military officers were planning to overthrow him
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 129966 was the
Pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy
Over-bearing power of traditional rulers
Attempt by government to retire top military officers
Crisis of the 1964 General Elections
Correct answer is D
The crisis was exacerbated by that which resulted by the massively rigged Western Regional Election of 1965 which led to the total break-down of law and order.
An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was
Establishing party offices
Promulgating the new constitution into law
Swearing-in of elected officials
Delineating electoral constituencies
Correct answer is D
Establishment of party offices was done by political parties; promulgation of the 1979 constitution into law by the then Federal Military Government while reelected officials were sworn in by either the Chief Justice, Chief Judge (state Governors) or speakers of state houses of assembly (for legislators).