The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria increased the number of states from

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Government - 2001 Subject: Government

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The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria increased the number of states from
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The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria increased the number of states from "12 to 19". Before this regime, there were 12 states in Nigeria, but after the regime took power, they decided to create 7 additional states, which brought the total number of states in Nigeria to 19. The goal of this increase was to help decentralize power and resources, as well as to promote economic development and regional autonomy. This move was seen as a significant step towards greater political and economic stability in Nigeria.
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