Government SSS 3 First Term

WEEK 2

Nature and Structure of Nigerian Federalism

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Explain federalism before independence from 1914 to 1959

2. 1960-1966

3. 1967-1975

4. 1976-till date

Content

i. Federalism before independence from 1914 to 1959

ii. 1960 - 1966

iii. 1967 - 1975

iv. 1976 - to date

Federalism before Independence 1914-1959

It all started in 1914 amalgamation by Fredrick Lord Lugard when Lagos and Southern protectorate were merged and Northern protectorate was separated. The colonial system of government in Nigeria introduced the Centralization of power. So, from the time of Clifford till about 1939, powers of administration and government were centralized.  In 1939, the Southern Protectorate was split into Western and Eastern provinces. In 1946, regions were created out.... View More