IlekeHD:


The people that like this man aren't yorubas.

Building an international airport in Ekiti is something I will never understand tho. It's not just about the money to build it, what about money to maintain it? Where's it going to come from? Or rather, from whom will he collect this money to pay off loans?

The money from that alone can create more opportunities for tourism.

I don't like him neither do i hate him but I know he's a monkey Building an airport is a bad move.Airport is not what Ekiti needs.As for tourism,I think he has performed better than any other South-west Governor.You need to see Ikogosi springs

Its mmuah!

Aareonakakanfo:



I don't like him neither do i hate him but I know he's a monkey Building an airport is a bad move.Airport is not what Ekiti needs.As for tourism,I think he has performed better than any other South-west Governor.You need to see Ikogosi springs

Its mmuah!

IlekeHD:


Ikogosi was Fayemi's work o.

Really? Well.. even if na him sef, you still wouldn't have given him any credit

Aareonakakanfo:
Really? Well.. even if na him sef, you still wouldn't have given him any credit

Aareonakakanfo:
9jacrip did you later modify that comment?

9jacrip:


Ah egbon, igbagbe lo se mi.

Maa lo se atunse na bayi

Funny enough I once lived in Apata with a brother but I was always indoors because that area was uninhabited plus I never baff that year . but I heard people are already building houses there

So next time I go house, Na Igboro I dey go straight

Aareonakakanfo:



Funny enough I once lived in Apata with a brother but I was always indoors because that area was uninhabited plus I never baff that year . but I heard people are already building houses there

So next time I go house, Na Igboro I dey go straight

IlekeHD:


Awon okunrin ati epkon won sha. Iwo na ti bere abi?

Ko si wahala. Ma kuku lo si ori tiredi awon iyamiri lati lo bawon ja.

9jacrip:


Apata? Isn't that around Iyaganku road? That neighbourhood is buzzing right now sir.

I stay at the lanes behind General Gas complex along Akobo road and as much as it is inhabited, I stay indoors except I have to attend classes or need to get to school and some Friday nights.

Yeah Yeah na that side.Omo eyin yii le so eyan nu ni Ibadan oo .I think I know Akobo as well.Iyaganku GRA is really beautiful.Adugbo awon olowo ni yen

Aareonakakanfo:




Yeah Yeah na that side.Omo eyin yii le so eyan nu ni Ibadan oo .I think I know Akobo as well.Iyaganku GRA is really beautiful.Adugbo awon olowo ni yen

Ritchiee:
Other than the disintegration of Nigeria which I fervently pray for,let us critically look at what federalism really is and what are the sources of the present worry over adaptability of the system of Nigeria‟s situation and what are the future hopes for politically stable Nigeria through the practice of federalism?

THE CONCEPT OF FEDERALISM AND ITS KEY FEATURES

There is no universally accepted definition of the word federalism; the concept of federalism has received broad scholarly attention. To this end, each scholar defines it according to their perception. Thus, the meaning of federalism is
surrounded by what Dare called „„state of uncertainty and vagueness‟‟. Peter Ordeshook and Olga Slivetsova are of the opinion that „„the meaning of federalism is yet to escape the state of uncertainty‟‟.

This explains why each scholar approaches the study based on individual background and inclination. Early writers on the concept of federalism such as Jean Bodin, Olto, Cosmanus among others, viewed federalism as a voluntary form of political union of independent authorities.
The union either temporary or permanent, was based on the need for special common purposes like defense, trade, communications and other reasons that would benefit the parties involved. Contemporary writers on the concept of federalism such as Livingstone, Macmahon, and Riker among others viewed federalism as a mutual interactions between and direct contact with, at least two levels of government. These scholars take their root from the 1787 American constitution.
The definition of federalism by these scholars rest on the fundamental principle that, federalism is a form of governmental and institutional structure, deliberately designed by political „„architects‟‟, to cope
with the twin but difficult task of maintaining unity while also preserving diversity.
The most cogent, clearly expressed and the most acceptable definition is that of K.C Wheare. All other formulation from other scholars like Livingstone, Macmahon, and Riker are variations of his work. In his book he talked about federal principle‟‟ i.e. the method of dividing powers so that general and regional governments are each, within a sphere, co-ordinate and independent of one another. Thus, Wheare‟s proposition posits that the federal principle essentially entails a legal division of powers and functions among levels of government with a written constitution guaranteeing and reflecting the division.
Wheare‟s formulation of federalism is been drawn correctly from the United
States of America which is regarded by him as the archetype of federal government. Since other formulation of federalism from other scholars are variations of his work, the basic tenets or elements of federalism according to K.C Wheare will be used as a templates to determines Nigerian federalism and the extent to which Nigeria has fulfilled the basic tenets of federalism.
The basic tenets according to him are:
a. There must be at least two levels of governments and there must be constitutional division of powers among the levels of governments.
b. Each levels of government must be co-ordinate and independent.
c. Each levels of government must be financially independent. He argued that this will afford each levels of government the opportunity of performing their functions without depending or appealing to the others for financial assistance.
d. There must be Supreme Court of the independent judiciary. He argued that in terms of power sharing, there is likely to be conflict hence, there must be independent judiciary to resolve the case.
e. In terms of the amendment of the constitution, no levels of government should have undue power over the amendment process. He maintained that, once a country is able to satisfy these conditions, such country is said to practice federalism.





FACTORS NECESSITATING THE ADOPTION OF FEDERALISM IN NIGERIA.
1.
Heterogeneous Ethnic Groups:


Nigeria is a heterogeneous society consisting of diverse ethnic groups. These various ethnic group had different cultural backgrounds which did not support the establishment of a unitary system. It gave rise to the adoption of federalism.
2.

Historical Factors:
The different ethnic groups in Nigeria had developed different administrative structures. The colonial principle of indirect rule allowed each region to preserve its cultural and traditional practices different from those of other regions. From a historical point of view, the different groups had enjoyed regional autonomy, such that they could not give all their power to a single centralized authority as is the case with the unitary system.
3.

Differences in the Levels of Development:
the differences in the developmental levels of the major ethnic groups contributed to the adoption of federalism. There were differences in social, educational, economical, and political development. These differences degenerated into ethnic rivalry which made the different regions want to preserve their regional autonomy.
4.

Size and Population:
considering the large size of the country and its large population, federalism would bring about administrative convenience. Nigeria covers an area of over 913,073 square kilomitres, and it would facilitate administrative efficiency if the activities of the regions were coordinated by a central authority.

5.

Divide and Rule Policy of the British Colonial administration:
the British policy of divide and rule was a deliberate attempt to keep Nigeria weak and decentralised. The British considered unity among the various ethnic groups as a threat to their imperialistic interest.
6.

Fear of Domination:
there had been suspicion among the various ethnic groups, particularly the major ones the Yoruba, the Igbo, and the Hausa. There was also fear by the minority groups that they would be dominated by the majority ones.

9jacrip:


so eyan ni ke? I don't know anywhere in Ibadan o. My friend who's based here has been resoonsible for few places I know which have been as a result of exploring one lounge to the other.

We go all the way from General Gas to Apollos at the Challenge Mall, also Ebevande and the new Mauve 21 etc all along that area.

Loool I think say you be Ibadan veteran na.This character is my brother and he has been in Ibadan for a very long time but during my time there,He was really occupied so we didn't really mess around

I have this bad habit of exploring bukas but I don't know why I fumbled during my stay there

I plan to reside there in the future and trust me the Amala joints in the whole Ibadan will know "A new sherrif is in Town"

I already pay my dues in Surulere amala joints Cc Silifa,Mummy bobo,Iya buki,Mummy Olorunwa and not forgetting Osiname's evening rice

IyaIode:

I am all for regional government, resource control or federalism till someone can tell me how we will be different from any other African country should we go our separate ways.
Emerging power houses are using population to their advantage (china, Brazil, india) we need our huge market for rapid development

IyaIode:

I am all for regional government, resource control or federalism till someone can tell me how we will be different from any other African country should we go our separate ways.
Emerging power houses are using population to their advantage (china, Brazil, india) we need our huge market for rapid development

modath:


Ritchiee, Aareonakakanfo, iyalode et al

Please, let's kill the regionalism / federalism talk, it is a sore point for me ......

I want it so much i can taste it but will the onimaalu people agree without bloodshed??

I served in the far north, these people have zero going & would kill to leech on continously on the south..

May Lugard's soul never rest in peace !!!!

modath:


Ritchiee, Aareonakakanfo, iyalode et al

Please, let's kill the regionalism / federalism talk, it is a sore point for me ......

I want it so much i can taste it but will the onimaalu people agree without bloodshed??

I served in the far north, these people have zero going & would kill to leech on continously on the south..

May Lugard's soul never rest in peace !!!!

modath:


Ritchiee, Aareonakakanfo, iyalode et al

Please, let's kill the regionalism / federalism talk, it is a sore point for me ......

I want it so much i can taste it but will the onimaalu people agree without bloodshed??

I served in the far north, these people have zero going & would kill to leech on continously on the south..

May Lugard's soul never rest in peace !!!!

superstar1:


They are not leeches. They are farmers. They produce a good percentage of what we eat in this country.

The problem bedeviling is their elite that is taking advantage of their illiteracy level, which our elites are finding it very difficult to do in SW.

Come to think of it, when it comes to looting, the elites do not know ethnicity or north and south or religion. They develop a good sharing formular for themselves and share the loot accordingly.

modath:



Come of the pedestal, I'm no bigot... I also respect people, left to the regular notherner, they'd want to be left alone to their culture & religion...

It is the elite I'm referring to...

I served in a local govt, we only meet on payday , sign for salary & everybody hasta la vista...

IlekeHD:
Aare

Do you know how to get rid of a speeding ticket?

superstar1:


They are not leeches. They are farmers. They produce a good percentage of what we eat in this country.

The problem bedeviling is their elites that are taking advantage of their illiteracy level, which our elites are finding it very difficult to do in SW.

Come to think of it, when it comes to looting, the elites do not know ethnicity or north and south or religion. They develop a good sharing formular for themselves and share the loot accordingly.

IyaIode:

I am all for regional government, resource control or federalism till someone can tell me how we will be different from any other African country should we go our separate ways.
Emerging power houses are using population to their advantage (china, Brazil, india) we need our huge market for rapid development