The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a

The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 31st 1983 is called a presidential system of government. In a presidential system of government, the President is the head of state and government, and is elected by the people to serve for a fixed term. The President has the power to appoint and dismiss government officials, veto laws passed by the legislature, and is responsible for the administration of the country. In Nigeria, the presidential system of government was introduced in 1979 after a long period of military rule.