Practice of Federalism and the Challenges of Resource Control in Nigeria

Abstract

Federalism is a system meant to integrate people in a society who are diverse ethnically, culturally, geographically and even religiously. It therefore becomes imperative that once a government is in place, it must endeavor to adequately and equitably distribute powers, functions and resources among these diverse groups. Therefore, this study analyses the challenges of resource control and practice of federalism in Nigeria. The study is anchored on the structural functional theory. The research adopt both historical and explanatory research design to arouse information on federalism and the challenges of resource control in Nigeria. Secondary sources of data collection which include editorials, newspapers, articles, textbooks, reports, magazines was used to gather and identify relevant information on federalism and the challenges of resource control in Nigeria and it was identified that revenue allocation formula, leadership crisis and corruption are the three contemporary issues around federalism in Nigeria. Therefore the government must give priority to the restructuring of Nigeria as this above all else is key to the development of the nation.

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