NIGERIA’S FEDERALISM AND CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE
NIGERIA’S FEDERALISM AND CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE
Author(s): Olu Okotoni, Adeleke AdegbamiSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Governance, Ethnohistory, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Editura Tehnopress
Keywords: Federalism; Federal Character Principle; Ethnicity; Amalgamation; Colonialist and Poly-ethnic groups;
Summary/Abstract: The study analysed the challenges facing the application of the federal character principle under Nigeria’s federal system of government. This is with a view to understanding the limiting factors inhibiting the effective application of the federal character principle. The study utilised primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through the administration of questionnaire and the conduct of in-depth interviews. The study population comprised 1,927 staff on Grade Levels 7-17, drawn randomly from six selected federal ministries.
Journal: Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law
- Issue Year: 10/2021
- Issue No: 19
- Page Range: 48-57
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
