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How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime handle the issue of minority rights and tensions ...

How did the Murtala/Obasanjo regime handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups?
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  • A Encouraging forced assimilation of minority cultures
  • B Implementing a quota system in government employment and education
  • C Imposing martial law in regions with conflicts
  • D Granting autonomy to regions seeking independence
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria implemented a quota system in government employment and education to handle the issue of minority rights and tensions among various ethnic groups. This was done to ensure fair representation and equal opportunities for all ethnic groups in the country.

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