MILITARY RULE IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW OF MURTALA MOHAMMERD FOREIGN POLICY THRUST (1975-1979)

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Military rule in Nigeria between 1975 and 1979 marked a significant chapter in the nation's history, particularly under the leadership of General Murtala Mohammed, the regime was invested into a series of reforms that not only reshaped Nigeria's domestic landscape but also profoundly influenced its foreign policy objectives. This project provides a comprehensive overview of Murtala Mohammed's foreign policy thrust during his brief tenure, analyzing the motivations behind his decisions, the geopolitical context of the time, and the implications for Nigeria's international relations
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