Nigeria as a Federation
Civic education JSS2 Second Term
Sub-theme: Government
Week 1
Nigeria as a Federation
Performance objectives
The student should be able to:
1. Explain the meaning of federation
2. Explain the need for federation and the federal system
Content
Meaning of federation
Federation is a political system where different states or regions in a country which have the power to make their own laws, jointly agree to be united in order to form a Central or Federal government.
Needs for federation
1. National integration: It helps to bring people from different socio-cultural, economic, religious and linguistic backgrounds together in a nation.
2. Unity and diversity: Irrespective of diversities in religion, tribe and culture, people.... View More
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