This topic explores the meaning of federalism, its evolution in Nigeria since 1954, and its main features.
What students will learn
- Define federalism as a system of government.
- Explain the historical evolution of Nigerian federalism since 1954.
- List at least four key features of the Nigerian federal system.
- Identify the factors that necessitated the adoption of federalism in Nigeria.
- Discuss the significance of the 1954 Lyttelton Constitution.
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