THE STRUCTURE OF NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (1999 AND 2007)
ABSTRACT
This project research work describes and analyses the structure of Nigerian government and politics between 1999 and 2007 in other to improve the understanding of the operation of government and politics in Nigeria.
The research also observed that the Nigerian Political System is a federal republic with a presidential system, and that the constitution provides for a separation of powers among the three branches of government.
The first chapter is concerned with the background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, significance of the study, hypothesis, and scope of the study, research question and definition of terms.
The second chapter examines the literature review and generally gives a detailed explanation of the term Nigerian Government and Politics.
The third chapter laid emphasis on research methodology, research design, population of the study, sample size, method of data collection, and instrument of data collection and techniques of data analysis.
The fourth chapter focuses on data presentation and data analysis while the fifth chapter highlights on the summary of findings, conclusion and recommendation.
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.1 Background Of The Study
Nigeria is a Federal Republic modeled after the United States, with executive power exercised by the president and with influences from the Westminster System model in the composition and management of the upper and lower houses of the bicameral legislature. However, the President of Nigeria is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Nigerian politics takes place within a framework of a federal, presidential, representative democratic republic, whereby Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the legislature, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together the two chambers make up the law-making body in Nigeria called the National Assembly. The highest judiciary arm of government in Nigeria is the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The National Assembly serves as a check on the executive arm of government.
1.2. Statement Of The Problem
One of the major problems the researcher observed in this research work is the attitude of constitutional amendment in Nigeria.
The Constitution of the USA for example has been amended for just two times in 230 years. The above situation is completely different from what is happening in Nigeria.
Even before 1999, Nigeria constitution had been amended for over four times. Attempts were also made in 2006 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration amend the 1999 Constitution again. All this amendment of constitution in Nigeria by our leader is to favour their own selfish desires.
However, the successful implementation of any constitution depends on how much it is respected by those whose duty is to uphold it.
Another problem with Nigerian politics is that; those running the political affair of the country seem not to be politically oriented. And according to Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1956) “Men Sana Incorpo Sano” (people with sound mind and memory) are to be entrusted with the affairs of the public. While most of them did not study political science, public administration or other government and political related course in higher institutions. They are not professional politicians; therefore, they do not make professional decision. A good example is the sudden remover of oil subsidy which brought about a devastating situation in the entire country. Political decision ought to be taken prudently and based on plan.
1.3. Objective Of The Study
The objective of this study is basically as follow:
To assess the function and impact of Nigerian government and politics, how it has helped in the development of both in the federal, state and local government level.
1.4. Significance Of The Study
The researcher statements of the study can enrich the literature on the Nigerian government and politics and enhance people and student understands of the concept.
This study will be useful to most countries that need to know the nature of government and politics in their country also in their local government and state government.
The president of this country can use the finding and the recommendation of this study to improve the qualities of this country.
1.5 Limitation Of The Study
This research work is limit due to some factors:
Time factor:
The time giving is too infinitesimal for me to carry out the project work accurately.
Finance:
This also restraints me in carrying out my research work as being expected.
1.6 Scope Of The Study
This project work is designed to cover every aspect that has to do with Nigerian government and politics, it functions and duties. And how the government and politics has impacted the country, organization, institution etc.
1.7 Definition Of Terms
Democracy
Democracy can be defined in various ways, but the most popular definition is by Abram Lincoln of America. He defined democracy as the government of the people, by the people and for the people; a form of government that is rule in the interest of majority.
Law
This is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people.
Federal
Of a system in which several states unite under a central authority but are independent in internal affairs.
State
This refers to a legal political entity that is comprise of the following: permanent population, a defined territory, a government and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.
Government
The system or body of law by which a state is governed.
Politics
Politics is a human effort of aspiring for position or power to rule others.
Nationalism
Nationalism is the strong desire or love for one’s nation. It is a strong sentimental attachment to one’s nations (Akamere and Ola)
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
The review of relevant literature is the main topic of this chapter. A literature review covers theoretical and methodological contributions to a certain issue in addition to the state of knowledge at the time of writing. It provides information about the state of the art in relation to the subject you are writing about. It examines the body of work on the chosen subject. The literature evaluation in this study comprises the …
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TABLE OF CONTENTSPRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
- 1.1 Background of the study 1
- 1.2 Statement of the problem 2
- 1.3 Objective of the study 3
- 1.4 Significance of the study 4
- 1.5 Limitation of the study 4
- 1.6 Scope of the study 5
- 1.7 Definition of terms 5
- Literature review 7
- 2.1 What is Nigeria? 7
- 2.2 What is government 11
- 2.3 What is Politics 14
- 2.4 Political science 15
- 2.5 Nigerian legal system 15
- 2.6 Political crises in Nigeria 18
- 2.7 Traditional Role of the Military 26
- 2.8 Military Government And The Major Coups 26
- 2.9 Factors that lead to the civil war (1967-1970) 31
- 2.10 Oil and Politics in Nigeria 34
- 2.11 Control of the industry
- 3.1 Research methodology 37
- 3.2 Research design 37
- 3.3 Population of the study 37
- 3.4 Sample size 37
- 3.5 Sampling techniques 38
- 3.6 Method of data collection 38
- 3.7 Questionnaire 38
- 3.8 Interview 38
- 3.9 Method of data analysis 39
- 4.1 Data Presentation And Analysis 39
- 4.2 Findings 39
- 5.1 Summary of findings 48
- 5.2 Conclusion 48
- 5.3 Recommendation 50
- REFERENCES 51
- APPENDIX 52
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PRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
- 1.1 Background of the study 1
- 1.2 Statement of the problem 2
- 1.3 Objective of the study 3
- 1.4 Significance of the study 4
- 1.5 Limitation of the study 4
- 1.6 Scope of the study 5
- 1.7 Definition of terms 5
- Literature review 7
- 2.1 What is Nigeria? 7
- 2.2 What is government 11
- 2.3 What is Politics 14
- 2.4 Political science 15
- 2.5 Nigerian legal system 15
- 2.6 Political crises in Nigeria 18
- 2.7 Traditional Role of the Military 26
- 2.8 Military Government And The Major Coups 26
- 2.9 Factors that lead to the civil war (1967-1970) 31
- 2.10 Oil and Politics in Nigeria 34
- 2.11 Control of the industry
- 3.1 Research methodology 37
- 3.2 Research design 37
- 3.3 Population of the study 37
- 3.4 Sample size 37
- 3.5 Sampling techniques 38
- 3.6 Method of data collection 38
- 3.7 Questionnaire 38
- 3.8 Interview 38
- 3.9 Method of data analysis 39
- 4.1 Data Presentation And Analysis 39
- 4.2 Findings 39
- 5.1 Summary of findings 48
- 5.2 Conclusion 48
- 5.3 Recommendation 50
- REFERENCES 51
- APPENDIX 52
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