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on 17 March 1967, legislative and executive power was vested in the Supreme Military Council. The chairman of the council was the head of the Military Government.
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The Supreme Military Council could delegate powers to a Federal Executive Council, predominantly composed of civilian Commissioners.
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Council consisted of the Regional Military Governors and the Military Administrator of the Federal Territory, the Heads of the
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Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters (1975-1976), Head of State (1976-79)
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of the Armed Forces and the Inspector-General of Police or his Deputy.
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The initial President of the Supreme Military Council was Maj.-Gen.
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The Military Governors of the twelve states of the federation were
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Military deputy leader in command of Nigeria (1966-1979)
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