FEDERALISM

Meaning and Origin of Federalism in Nigeria

Federalism is also a political concept in which a group of member is bound together by covenant with a governing representative head.

Federalism has been present in Nigeria since the former British colony was reorganized into a federation of three regions in 1946. Regionalism was introduced to the Nigeria system by the Richards Constitution.

Federalism is a system of government in which power is shared between the central and regional governments. It is a political system of government where there is division of power among the three tiers of government (federal, state and the local government.)

Reasons for the Adoption of Federalism in Nigeria.

To protect and preserve the local independence of every ethnic group in the country.

For the purpose of developing all part of the country.

Federalism was adopted to form a common and stronger government so as to secure the sovereignty of the country.

Federalism is adopted in Nigeria because of her multi- ethnicity; therefore only federal system can bring about peace co-existence among the different ethnic group.

It was also adopted to protect the interest of the minority.