The late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed's rule as Nigeria's third military Head of State from July 29, 1975 to February 13, 1976 (approximately 7 months) recorded unprecedented achievements guided by purposeful leadership. Born on 8th of November, 1938, Mohammed was assassinated on February 13, 1976 in an abortive coup. He is widely recognized as a national hero, because of his devoted love for the country and its people.
Some vital decisions taken during the period of his administration laid the foundation for the continued existence of the Nigerian state and its democracy.
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