The first military government in Nigeria was headed by General

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Government - 1990 (Objective) Subject: Government

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The first military government in Nigeria was headed by General
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The first military government in Nigeria was headed by General Aguiyi Ironsi. After a military coup d'état on January 15, 1966, General Ironsi became the first military head of state in Nigeria. He suspended the constitution and dissolved the federal and regional governments, establishing a unitary government in Nigeria. His regime was short-lived as he was overthrown in another coup on July 29, 1966, which brought General Yakubu Gowon to power.
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