WorksheetsExploring Nigeria's Second Republic
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When did the Second Republic begin?
January 1, 1960
October 1, 1979
April 10, 1963
March 15, 1970
Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
Shehu Shagari
Goodluck Jonathan
Olusegun Obasanjo
Muhammadu Buhari
What were the dates of Alhaji Shehu Shagari's presidency?
January 1, 1980 - November 30, 1984
March 15, 1978 - April 20, 1982
October 1, 1979 - December 31, 1983
June 5, 1981 - January 10, 1985
Who overthrew Alhaji Shehu Shagari?
General Sani Abacha
Major General Tunde Idiagbon
Colonel Ibrahim Babangida
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
What was Major General Mohammadu Buhari's role in the Second Republic?
Governor of Lagos State
Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources
Chief of Army Staff
Minister of Defense
How long did Major General Mohammadu Buhari rule?
1 year and 2 months
1 year and 8 months
2 years and 3 months
6 months and 15 days
Who overthrew Major General Mohammadu Buhari?
General Sani Abacha
Major General Tunde Ogbeha
General Ibrahim Babangida
General Yakubu Gowon
What number military president was Major General Mohammadu Buhari?
3rd
7th
5th
2nd
What significant event did General Ibrahim Babangida conduct in June 1993?
The annulment of the June 1993 presidential election.
The signing of a peace agreement with rebels.
The declaration of a state of emergency.
The establishment of a new political party.
What happened to the results of the June 12th election?
The election was postponed due to technical difficulties.
The results were contested and led to significant unrest.
The results were accepted without any issues.
The results were celebrated with a national holiday.
Who was appointed as interim president after the election was cancelled?
Chief Ernest Shonekan
Sir Herbert Macaulay
Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Sir Ahmadu Bello
What was the duration of General Ibrahim Babangida's rule?
6 years
8 years
10 years
5 years
What was the military rank of Ibrahim Babangida?
General
Lieutenant
Major
Colonel
In what year did General Ibrahim Babangida resign?
1992
1993
1990
1995
What was the main reason for the cancellation of the June 12th election?
Insufficient funding for election logistics.
Concerns over security and political climate.
Disagreements among political parties.
Lack of voter interest and participation.
