It may interest you to know that nigeria is one of the six greatest oil producers in opec, but the state of the domestic economy and prevailing social conditions are not desirable. Nigerias flag consists of three equal vertical bands of green, white, and green. It is noteworthy that nigeria has gone through four national development plans in. The primary sources of the nigerian law of arbitration are the english common law, the nigerian customary law and nigerian statues. This assertion implies that the knowledge, attitude, societal norms and orientation which people hold. His arrival was as a result of the military campaigns of george goldie which was authorized by the royal niger company at that time. Kupoluyi department of political science and public administration babcock university,ilishanremo, ogun state abstract. Another fundamental issue in africa today is the growth rate in population which has assumed the malthusian geometrical progression. Introduction nigeria is usually characterised as a deeply divided state in which major political issues are vigorously some would say violently contested along the lines of the complex. Omolaja, president, international college of management and technology, ayetoroyewa, nigeria jel. A nigerian newspaper and online version of the vanguard, a daily publication in nigeria covering nigeria news, niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports. A key regional player in west africa, nigeria accounts for about half of west africas population with approximately 202 million people and one of the largest populations of youth in the world. The english common law and the doctrines of equity including the english statutes of general application were received.
In addition, oil is mostly exported as a crude product, thereby bypassing. Under the constitution, each of the three regions retained a substantial measure of selfgovernment. Fiscal federalism has occupied the front burner of political discourse in. Abuja has been the capital of nigeria since december 12, 1991. Nigeria and the challenges of nation building in the 21st.
While the motives of the architects may seem questionable to some, the undeniable truth is that. Insecurity and national economic development implications. Akongwale et al 20 in their analysis on the role of solid minerals on economic diversification in nigeria, employing both qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis, the study shows that the solid mineral sector in nigeria has the potential to contribute immensely to the economy of nigeria. I refer to the article why 1914 amalgamation is nigerias bane by charles ogbu published in the guardian of february 6, 2017 and all i could say was here they go again. Nigeria in 1930 famoye abiodun daniels department of history and international studies, adekunle ajasin university, akungbaakoko, ondo state, nigeria abstract this paper examines the historical dynamics that metamorphosed into the amalgamation of the northern and southern police departments of nigeria by the british colonial government in 1930.
Interestingly, in most countries, nigeria is represented by diplomats who have no idea of their functional responsibilities hence they cannot protect nigerias national interest feverishly even in the face shameless violations. Pdf analysis of nigerias national electricity demand. We provide technical support and evidencebased research. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. Critical expose of the effects of 1914 amalgamation on nigeria. Proclamation creating nigerias first parliament, the nigerian council, in 1914. History of amalgamation of nigeria in 1914 by lord lugard as at 1861, lagos was already an area that was controlled by the colonial masters and it was known as the lagos colony. H83,n47 abstract administration cannot be practiced in isolation of the culture of the society. Nigeria is a developing nation with an increasing demand for science based skilled manpower.
Growth of the sector will diversify the national economy and minimize over dependence on oil and gas as primary sources of revenue. Venue of the amalgamation ceremony, january 1 1914. Mar 11, 2014 there appears to be a bright side to the 1914 amalgamation of nigeria by the british after all. Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican. Please note the cameroon border and relate to bakassi province today as far as the colonial office was concerned, the main stumbling block on the road to amalgamation was the personalities of the administrators of the three provinces. Southern nigeria was a british protectorate in the coastal areas of modernday nigeria formed in 1900 from the union of the niger coast protectorate with territories chartered by the royal niger company below lokoja on the niger river. History of the amalgamation of nigeria nigerian finder. Upstream and downstream activities of the sector will greatly. There are serious allegations by nigerians at home and across that nigerias foreign policy is designed to be benevolent to other nations.
The oil producing states known as the southern nigeria and the north has also been turned to a dependent territory under the british powers in 1900. Nigeria the journey to amalgamation a brief summary. Nigeria is a country of significant promise, but it also faces serious. People do hide under the cover of national interest to project and protect their own individual or group interest. D department of history, adeyemi federal university of education p. Poverty alleviation in nigeria covenant university. The nigeria mining sector has the potential of driving the nation. Nollywood portrayal of the nigerian society 285 bayelsa, afro hollywood awards, which has been holding since 1996 and it is designed to host in collaboration wih the london film institute. According to preliminary results of the 2006 census and subsequent estimates, the most populous cities in nigeria are lagos about 8 million, kano 3. National interest and national development in nigeria. This work seeks to explore the concept of amalgamation, its significance and analytical forethought in order to recommend solutions to some myriads of problems that the entity called. The number of deaths that have resulted under the guise of practicing or defending some religious beliefs.
Comission appointing frederick lugard governorgeneral of nigeria 18. In a situation such as this, national interest does have a negative contribution to national development. Since the past decade or more, nigeria has witnessed an unprecedented security challenges occasioned by the activities of militants in the south south region, kidnappers in the south east, violent armed robbery in almost parts of the country, political assassination, ritual killings and more recently activities of boko haram in some parts of the northern region especially north east. To reduce poverty, africa economies must grow faster than the rate of growth in population. Summary from september 7 to, 2001, jos, the capital of plateau state in central nigeria, became the scene of mass. The lagos colony was later added in 1906, and the territory was officially renamed the colony and.
As a result, the nigeria 1914 amalgamation merged the different parts of the country in order to make governance easier for the colonial rulers. Nigeria played leading roles in the resolution of crisis in countries like congo, liberia, sierra leone, ivory coast guinea bissau, sudan to mention a few since independence. The decision of the federal government of nigeria announced on 17 january, 1983 by alhaji ali baba giving all illegal immigrants numbering between. A history of identities, violence, and stability in nigeria. Overview of national interest, continuities and flaws in. Examining the boko haram insurgency in northern nigeria and the quest for a permanent resolution of the crisis joseph olukayode akinbi ph. Explained amalgamation of nigeria in 1914 by lord lugard. Analysisofnigeriasnationalelectricitydemandforecast202030 ijstr. Nigeria and the challenges of nation building in the 21st century ele samson department of history, faculty of arts and social sciences, gombe state university, gombe, nigeria email. The state of insecurity engendered by boko haram insurgency in nigeria.
Statement of the problem the internal and external colonization of nigeria created the absence of national identity and integration in the country. Fiscal federalism has occupied the front burner of political discourse in nigeria, since the return to civilian rule. The aftermath of colonialism in nigeria has affected nigeria s sociopolitical development, especially in the false marriage with the sobriquet. Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria. A history of identities, violence, and stability in nigeria by eghosa e. It would be recalled that lord lugard arrived nigeria specifically northern nigeria in 1895 from uganda. Nigeria is the most oildependent country in the world as measured by oils share in exports. The rain that beat nigeria began more than a decade ago, from the resolutions of the berlin conference of 18841885 to the economicdriven amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates of nigeria in 1914 by. Nigeria department of field support cartographic section map no.
Nigerians comprise the largest african diaspora group in the united states. Nigeria and the challenges of nation building in the 21st century. Reflections on the national economic empowerment and development strategy needs 20032007 article pdf available may 2009 with 39,049 reads how we measure. Development strategy for nigeria moses akpobasah at a 2day nigeria meeting organized by the overseas development institute, london, 1617 june 2004 contact. Nigerias 2004 national policy on population for sustainable. There is also the annual lagos international film forum being hosted by itpan independent television producers association of. The policy has a 2015 end date for most targets, and aims to improve standards of living and quality of life for nigerias people by addressing the complex. Nigeria is the most populous country in africa, the second biggest economy, the third largest military power and the biggest oil producer. Map of nigeria before amalgamation showing the three protectorates and provinces akintokunbo adejumo.
Churches, mosques, markets, schools, homes and the highway, all are susceptible to this menace. Nigerias unhealthy domestic policy environment has narrowed down the menu of policy choices at the multilateral level. Pdf ii is a flexible, rapidresponse facility supporting champions of change in nigeria. The achievement of this can start with the learning and application of science subjects as in biology, chemistry, integrated science, and physics at. May 1, 2020 0 happy workers day from all of us at pride magazine nigeria april 17, 2020 0 postponement of the 2020 pride women conference april 12, 2020 0 2020 easter greetings. The abductees and their families are traumatised by the ordeal of kidnapping. Its seven most populous cities each house more than one million people, and about one out of two west africans is from nigeria. The achievement of this can start with the learning and application of science subjects as in biology, chemistry, integrated science, and physics at secondary school level. In 2005, nigeria adopted the national policy on population for sustainable development 2004, the second such strategy in the nations history. Namely, taking into account the cois relevance, reliability, accuracy, balance, currency, transparency and traceability. Invitation letter must have full address and telephone numbers of the company in nigeria. Fiscal federalism and resource control in nigeria ngozi nwogwugwu, phd. The aftermath of colonialism in nigeria has affected nigerias sociopolitical development, especially in the false marriage with the sobriquet.
Nigeria is the most populous cou ntry in africa, the second biggest economy, the third largest military power and the biggest oil producer 10th oil producer in the world. Since the past four decades, nigeria has embarked on series of development plans to fasten the rate of economic growth and improve the standard of living of the people. An empirical analysis of the contribution of mining sector. Sir frederick john dealtry lugard it should also be noted that years of deliberations went into the amalgamation of nigeria and the decision should not be considered a spontaneous move by the british. Insecurity and national economic development implications for. Nigeria is a multiethnic and culturally diverse federation which consists. Pdf ii collaborates with government partners and a diverse mix of stakeholders. Niger niger 0 100 200 300 km 0 100 200 mi the boundaries and names shown and the designations. By onyiorah chiduluemije paschal imagine that when a yoruba man walks up to fellow human in the world and he introduces himself as a nigerian, what. Southern nigeria was a british protectorate in the coastal areas of modernday nigeria formed in 1900 from the union of the niger coast protectorate with territories chartered by the royal niger company below lokoja on the niger river the lagos colony was later added in 1906, and the territory was officially renamed the colony and protectorate of southern nigeria. The widening scale of insecurity in nigeria is a cause for concern as all are affected by it. By onyiorah chiduluemije paschal imagine that when a yoruba man walks up to fellow human in.
Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria 1. There appears to be a bright side to the 1914 amalgamation of nigeria by the british after all. Nigeria officially the federal republic of nigeria, is a country in west africa, which is spilt. The term national interest is characterized with inconsistency. Amalgamation, nigeria and poor leadership the guardian. General of nigeria, 16 rivonia road, illovo, johannesburg plus a copy of the certificate of incorporation of the company in nigeria plus a copy of the nigerian passport of the person signing the letter. Pdf iis resource centre shares knowledge and learning from across the programme. Nigeria mali burkina faso benin c a m e r o o n libya map no. There are many overcrowded settlements in major urban centres in nigeria today such as ajegunle, oshodi, ketu, lagos island, agege all in lagos. Nigeria is a famous country with more than one hundred and forty million population. Inec was established by section 153 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria as a corporate body with perpetual succession and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. The structure of nigerias election administration system is embodied in the inec. An empirical analysis of the contribution of mining sector to. Nigeria gained full independence in october 1960, as a federation of three regions northern, western, and eastern under a constitution that provided for a parliamentary form of government.
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