Federalism and Restructuring in Nigeria Democratic System: Perspectives, Challenges and Prospect Volume 3 - Issue 5

Abideen Muhammed Abeeb and Joseph Rudigi Rukema*

• School of Social Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Received: February 16, 2021   Published: March 24, 2021

Corresponding author: School of Social Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

DOI: 10.32474/JAAS.2021.03.000172

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Abstract

Federalism as a political structure is designed to accommodate people of diverse culture and values while providing opportunity for harmonious coexistence and competitive development, this is why most plural societies prefers the arrangement, Nigeria inclusive. However, federal systems always have some internal challenges which are inevitable but are often been addressed within the system through certain mechanisms which are not also static but changing, the degree to which federal systems are capable of addressing the inherent changes which often than non-arises in the operations and functioning of the system, to a large extend determine the continued existence and survival of federal systems. Nations most therefore learn how to continuously mange the ever surfacing and dynamic nature of the system for the system to remain as the better way of governmental administration. This paper employs content analysis as its methodology, using documentary materials in books, journals, periodical and internet materials as sources of data collection. It is the belief of this paper that federal systems the world over has its inherent contradictions and challenges, therefore, the continued survival and existence of federal systems to a large extend depend on how best these problems can be jointly addressed by the federating units. Nigerian and Nigeria government should address her lingering challenges and problems for continuous harmonious existence rather than calling for restructuring.

Keywords: Federalism; Restructuring; Challenges; Prospects

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