MAJOR CENTRALIZED STATES IN THE PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA I

Week 7: MAJOR CENTRALIZED STATES IN THE PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA

Content: Meaning of Centralised States, Characteristics of Centralised States

Meaning of Centralised States

Centralised states are states in which power and authority are concentrated as well as emanate from one central authority/government. While there are other regional capitals, the laws and policies all come from one central location. The government usually presides from the capital city, from where it controls other towns and villages in the state. No other body has the power to take any decision or action that may affect the state without the permission of the central government. The government is the final decision maker in the state and has the executive power to make plans and ensure…