The political structure of Nigeria under the first military regime was

The political structure of Nigeria under the first military regime was unitary. This means that power was highly centralized in the federal government, with little autonomy granted to state or local governments. The military government abolished the federal system of government and replaced it with a highly centralized structure, with power concentrated in the hands of the military government. The state and local governments were reduced to mere administrative units without any real power. This centralized structure was designed to enhance the ability of the military government to control the country and maintain order.