In the 1976 reforms and the local government generally, which regime constitutes the Ibrahim panel of 1984?

Analyze the question: The question asks which regime was in power when the "Ibrahim panel" of 1984 on local government was set up. The panel is tied to the 1976 Local Government Reforms and later developments in local government.

Key concept: Nigeria's military and civilian regimes at different times:

• Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo (military head of state): 1976-1979. His regime carried out the 1976 Local Government Reforms.
• Shehu Shagari (civilian): 1979-December 1983.
• Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari: 31 December 1983 to August 1985.
• Ibrahim Babangida: 1985-1993.
• Ernest Shonekan: Interim National Government, 1993.
• Goodluck Jonathan: 2010-2015.

Solution:

1. The panel was dated 1984, so we need the regime in office that year.
2. In 1984 the head of state was Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. Obasanjo had left office in 1979, Shonekan came in 1993, and Jonathan in 2010.
3. The Buhari regime set up the Ibrahim Panel (led by Dr. Ibrahim) to review local government administration. It was set up to look at the local government system after the return of the military, following the problems of the Second Republic. Its work dealt with the structure and funding of local councils.

Answer: A. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Administration

Exam tip: In JAMB Government, link dates to regimes. Remember 1976 = Obasanjo (the local government reform), 1984 = Buhari, 1988 = Babangida (civil service and local government reforms). Matching the year to the head of state eliminates the wrong options quickly.