Shehu Shagari
Shehu Shagari was a Nigerian politician who served as the first democratically elected President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. His administration is notable for initiating the Green Revolution, which aimed to increase agricultural production through modern farming techniques and technology. Shagari's government faced challenges such as economic instability and political unrest, leading to a military coup that ousted him from power.
Born on Feb 25, 1925 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 3 | 5.33 | 0.14% | +20% | 206,139,589 | 333,980 | $448,000 | 726$ |
| Totals | 3 | 206,139,589 | 333,980 | $448,000 | 726$ |
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Nigeria:
Shehu Shagari announced a definitive deadline for gas flaring in 1984.
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Nigeria:
Second Republic President Shehu Shagari travelled for a state visit to India as the NET building exploded in flames in February 1983.
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Nigeria:
Former President Shehu Shagari was ousted by the military along with Dr. Alex Ekwueme.
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Nigeria:
Yakasai is a former adviser to former president Shehu Shagari.
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Nigeria:
Goronyo mentioned that the current project is executing a dream of former President Shehu Shagari.
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Nigeria:
Shehu Shagari's Green Revolution was the last major assessment of the National Agricultural Research System before the current evaluation.
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