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The Dynamics of Federalism in Nigeria

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Authors:
  1. Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim

    1. Political Science and Public Administration, Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria

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  • Analyzes the concept “true federalism” to examine whether there are definable dimensions of power-sharing that make true federalism

  • Takes a critical look at dimensions on political restructuring in Nigeria

  • Fills in a significant gap in the existing literature on the theory and practice of federalism

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Theoretical Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Theoretical Perspectives on Federalism

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 3-17

    3. Background to Nigerian Federalism

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 19-32

  3. Dimensions of the Federal Discourse in Nigeria

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
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    2. Structure and Power Redistribution

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 35-43

    3. Local Government Administration, Creation, and Control

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 45-62

    4. Use and Operational Control of the Police Force

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 63-72

    5. Fiscal Relations and Revenue Allocation

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 73-83

    6. Marginalization: The Problem of Representation

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 85-93

    7. Party Politics and Federalism in Nigeria

      • Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim
      Pages 95-117

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 119-136
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About this book

This book analyzes the concept “true federalism” to examine whether there are definable dimensions of power-sharing that make ‘true federalism.’ The author takes a critical look at dimensions on political restructuring in Nigeria, which have been termed “true federalism.” The work fills a significant gap in the existing literature on the theory and practice of federalism.  The project will be useful to the students and professors of African Studies, political science, Nigeria federalism, public administration and policy. Additionally, the monograph will be interesting to the general public who seek to know more about contemporary issues in Nigeria.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Political Science and Public Administration, Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria

    Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim

About the author

Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim is Lecturer at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Redeemer’s University, Nigeria.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Dynamics of Federalism in Nigeria

  • Authors: Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49153-6

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-49152-9Published: 09 July 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-49155-0Published: 09 July 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-49153-6Published: 08 July 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 136

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: African Politics, Democracy, Development and Social Change

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