Federal Character Principle and the elusive idea of Unity in Contemporary Nigeria: Aspects of Law, Politics and Policy

Adesanya Tolulope and Tenibiaje Mobobola
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Adesanya Tolulope: Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
Tenibiaje Mobobola: Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2019, vol. 3, issue 3, 31-35

Abstract: Nigeria is made up of at least 250 ethnic groups, forcibly merged together by the British government. Shortly after amalgamation and boundary adjustments in 1914, three major ethnic groups emerged while several ethnic groups were classified as minor groups. This unprecedented event made for the domination of a group over others. This political and administrative anomaly created room for minority oppression and inequality and it became so glaring with its resultant manifestation, leading to a civil war. The aftermaths of the war led to struggles of uniting the country and reconcile the historical differences; the Nigerian government introduced a number of programs or policies such as State Creation, National Youth Service Scheme, Unity Schools and the Federal Character Principle.

Date: 2019
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