Federalism in Nigeria's New Democratic Polity
In the aftermath of military rule, Nigeria's new civilian, democratic federal system is highly centralized while also being fragmented subnationally. There is much pressure to reconstitute the federal system, devolve powers, provide for a more equitable distribution of natural-resource revenues and other revenues, and use states to advance ethno-religious identities. Although federalism is likely to survive in Nigeria, political leaders need to develop a culture of intergovernmental consultation and cooperation in order to solve the federation's problems more peacefully and expeditiously. Copyright 2002, Oxford University Press.
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2002
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Authors: | Elaigwu, J. Isawa |
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Publius: The Journal of Federalism. - Oxford University Press, ISSN 0048-5950. - Vol. 32.2002, 2, p. 73-96
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Oxford University Press |
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