Murtala Mohammed

Nigerian General and President

Murtala Mohammed - Nigerian General and President
Born

1938
87 years ago

Died

February 13th, 1976
49 years ago — 38 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Nigeria

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Served as a Nigerian general and the fourth president of Nigeria from 1975 until assassination in 1976. Oversaw a period of military rule known for political action, economic reform, and efforts to combat corruption. Established a policy of immediate return to civilian rule, which laid the groundwork for Nigeria's eventual transition to democracy. Focused on infrastructural development and aimed to control the economy more effectively, taking steps that included a nationalization policy affecting several sectors.

Led Nigeria's military government from 1975 to 1976

Promoted economic reforms and anti-corruption measures

Initiated a policy for a return to civilian governance

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