What republic was Nigeria during Shehu Shagari’s presidency?
First Republic
Third Republic
Fourth Republic
Second Republic
Answer
Nigeria was led by Shehu Shagari as president during its Second Republic. This phase marked a significant transition from military rule back to a democratic system. Shagari's tenure, from 1979 to 1983, characterized Nigeria's experiment with a presidential republic, a period marked by efforts to consolidate democratic ideals, promote economic stability, and address developmental challenges.
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