Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: A Case for the American-Type Federal System in Nigeria

Ndema, Samuel Chukwuma (2024) Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: A Case for the American-Type Federal System in Nigeria. Interna onal Journal of Social Sciences and Humanites, 11 (1). pp. 259-281. ISSN 2360-9877

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Abstract

Federalism is widely regarded as a formidable tool for managing plural societies. The federalist structure has remained relevant in Nigeria because it has been considered the style of government that captures our heterogeneous size, cultural diversity and ethno-religious pluralism. It is perceived as the ideal administrative system for a country with a multicultural audience. However, Nigeria’s federalist style of administration, as codified in the 1999 constitution, has been a subject of controversy amongst political and constitutional analyst. Many have come to the conclusion that a pseudo-federalist system of government is what is obtainable in Nigeria. The idea for this research paper stemmed from the need to provide an in-depth analysis and report in response to the various controversial speculations that have raised the disconcerting constitutional question as to whether the Nigerian federalist structure is a crystal re lection of the US federalist system, or a warped version of it perhaps a replica of India's quasi-federalist system. This paper adopts a comparative study that examines the Nigerian federal structure and that of the United States, with the United States' federal system serving as a lens through which this analysis is made. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive and detailed report that objectively reflects the degree of Nigeria’s federalism.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: J Political Science > J General legislative and executive papers
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 15 Oct 2024 14:15
Last Modified: 15 Oct 2024 14:15
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4403

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