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In what year did Shagari become the first elected President of Nigeria?

  • 1976

  • 1979

  • 1981

  • 1983

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Shagari was elected as the first President of Nigeria in 1979, ushering in a period of democratic governance after years of military rule. His presidency was marked by efforts to address economic challenges and promote national development, although his tenure was later interrupted by another military coup.
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