Government SSS 3 First Term

WEEK 3

Problems of Nigerian Federalism

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Explain the revenue allocation formula in Nigeria

2. List needs for revenue allocation in a federal state

3. Explain conflict over each adopted revenue allocation formula

Content

i. Revenue allocation formula in Nigeria

ii. Need for revenue allocation in a federal state.

iii. Conflict over each adopted revenue allocation formula

Revenue Allocation Formula in Nigeria

Revenue Allocation in Nigeria be it in pre-independence or post-independence era is characterized by controversy. Each level of government-federal, state and local wants to have a sizeable share of the national cake. The frequent promulgation of military decrees before now and the frequent setting up of commissions both for revenue allocation was to satisfy the interest of the stakeholders in having a fair share.... View More