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K.B.C. Onwubiko has not failed to define nationalism as “the patriotic sentiment or activity on the part of groups of Africans held’s together by the bonds of common language and common historic experience to assert their right to live under a government of their own making for the preservation of their political, economic and social

The 1922 constitution was named after the then governor of Nigeria sir Hugh Clifford FEATURE MAIN There was an executive council for the whole country. It was established a Legislative council presided over by the governor with 26 white officials, 15 nominated unofficial members and 4 elected members, three of the elected members represented Calabar

Features Nigeria became truly a Federal state with the constitutional division of powers between the central and regional governments The speaker of the house of assembly was appointed by the governor from members or non-members of the house The governor became known as governor-general while lieutenant – governors were designated governors The judiciary was regionalized

Nigerian federalism is characterized by several features that shape the country’s political system and governance structure. Here are some key features of Nigerian federalism: 1. Federal Structure: Nigeria operates as a federal republic, where power is shared between the central government and the 36 states that make up the federation. The federal government is responsible

WESTERN NIGERIA ELECTION CRISIS OF 1965 With the emergence of United Progressive Grand Alliance (UPGA) and the Nigeria National Alliance (NNA) as the two dominant parties through coalitions, the rivalry between them at the national level shifted base to the Western Nigeria election of 1965.   The A.G. represented (UPGA) and NNDP (NNA). Both of

FEATURES The constitution retained the federalism previously adopted by the lyttleton constitution of 1954 The governor-general was made the constitutional ceremonial head of state and a representative of the Queen of England The constitution adopted a parliamentary democratic system of government in Nigeria Bicameral legislatures were adopted in both the federal and regional or state

While it is true that Africans had their own ways of educating their children, the fact that people could read and write made a significant difference in their understanding of the world The establishment of educational institutions from the primary to the university level (The university college, Ibadan, was established in 1948 was a significant

The constitution retained a presidential system of government as in the 1979 constitution A two-party system was entrenched in the constitution The people could withdraw any legislator who no longer enjoyed the confidence of the electorate The federal capital territory, Abuja would not be regarded as a state There were provisions for an independent judiciary