The major policy direction of the Obasanjo administration following the death of Murtala Mohammed was

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The major policy direction of the Obasanjo administration following the death of Murtala Mohammed was

  1. Increasing military spending and expanding Nigeria’s influence in international conflicts
  2. Preparing the country for a transition to civilian rule and democratic elections ✓
  3. Pursuing aggressive land and agricultural reforms to boost the economy
  4. Strengthening alliances with other military regimes in Africa
Explanation

Obasanjo continued Murtala Mohammed’s plan to return Nigeria to civilian rule. He set a firm timetable for democratic elections. The military government handed over power in 1979 as promised.

Military spending wasn’t the priority; democratic transition was. Agricultural reforms happened but weren’t the main focus. Nigeria actually promoted democracy in Africa, not military alliances.

This peaceful transition was rare in Africa at that time. Obasanjo kept his promise to restore civilian government.

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