(a) State the aims and objectives of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). (b) Outline...
(a) State the aims and objectives of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN).
(b) Outline four achievements of the part
Explanation
The aims and objectives of the Unity Party of Nigeria are:
(a)(i) Free education at all levels for all citizens of Nigeria with effect from October 1, 1979.
(ii) Integrated rural development
(iii) Provision of health facilities for all the citizens.
(iv) Full and gainful employment for all citizens.
(b)(i) The party won Governorship election in five States in 1979, namely, Lagos, Ondo, Bendel, Oyo and Ogun States.
(ii) The party won seats into the Senate and house of Representatives at the center in 1979 and 1983.
(iii) The party provided free education in the States it controlled.
(iv) It implemented free medical facilities in all the states controlled by the party.
(v) The party acted as a strong opposition to the ruling party, NPN in 1979 and in 1983.
(vi) The party promoted fiscal discipline in all the States it controlled.
(vii) The party increased political consciousness through its programmes and campaigns.
(viii) it was the first party to announce its existence after the lifting of ban on political activities in 1978.
(ix) It won the Gubernatorial election in Kwara State in 1983.