The highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime was the

A.

Federal Executive Council

B.

Armed Forces Ruling Council

C.

Supreme Military Council

D.

Provisional Ruling Council

Correct answer is C

The Supreme Military Council was the highest decision-making body under the Gowon Regime.

Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) was introduced during the regime of General Babangida to replace the Supreme Military Council while Provisional Ruling Council (PRC) was introduced during the time of General Abacha to replace the Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC).

The Supreme Military Council was composed of:

1. The Head of State

2. The Heads of the Navy

3. Air Force

4. The Chief of Army Staff and

5. The State Military Governors.