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Nigerian Government And Politics I

This course, Nigerian Government and Politics I, is a three-credit unit course designed for Post-Graduate Diploma students in Public Administration. It explores the evolution of the federal system in Nigeria, intergovernmental relations, the role of the military in Nigerian government and politics, and revenue allocation. The course aims to provide an understanding of political development and the military's involvement in governance, covering topics such as resource control, corruption, and restructuring.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
FederalismIntergovernmental RelationsMilitaryRevenue AllocationCorruption

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Government

2

Federalism

3

Intergovernmental Relations

4

Military in Politics

5

Revenue Allocation

6

Restructuring

7

Corruption

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Evolution of Federal System in Nigeria

6h

Unit 1: Meaning of Government

3 study hours
  • •Define government from different perspectives: institution, process, and academic field.
  • •Understand the roles and responsibilities of government in maintaining social cohesion.
  • •Discuss the historical context of government in Nigeria.

Unit 2: Meaning of Federalism

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of federalism and its prerequisites.
  • •Examine the socio-economic, political, and security factors that influence federalism.
  • •Analyze the impact of federalism on governance and policy implementation.
Week
2

Module 1: The Evolution of Federal System in Nigeria

4h

Unit 3: Emergence of Federal Practice in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Trace the evolution of federal practice in Nigeria from colonial times to the present.
  • •Discuss the challenges and opportunities of federalism in managing ethnic diversity.
  • •Analyze the impact of federalism on power sharing and resource allocation.
Week
3

Module 2: Intergovernmental Relations

6h

Unit 4: Meaning of intergovernmental relations

3 study hours
  • •Define intergovernmental relations (IGR) and its importance in governance.
  • •Compare and contrast different interpretations of IGR.
  • •Understand the role of IGR in coordinating public activities and promoting harmonious existence.

Unit 5: Types of intergovernmental relations

3 study hours
  • •Examine the partnership, principal/agent, and dual models of IGR.
  • •Analyze the application of these models in the Nigerian context.
  • •Discuss the influence of constitutional provisions on IGR.
Week
4

Module 2: Intergovernmental Relations

4h

Unit 6: Problems of IGR in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Identify the problems of IGR in Nigeria, including jurisdictional powers, fiscal relations, and administrative mechanisms.
  • •Analyze the impact of these problems on governance and development.
  • •Discuss potential solutions for improving IGR in Nigeria.
Week
5

Module 3:

4h

Unit 7: How the military got involved in Politics

4 study hours
  • •Understand the historical context of military involvement in Nigerian politics.
  • •Examine the socio-economic, political, and military factors that contributed to military interventions.
  • •Analyze the role of the military as an 'impartial arbiter' in post-independence Nigeria.
Week
6

Module 3:

4h

Unit 8: Achievements

4 study hours
  • •Evaluate the achievements of the military in Nigeria, including state creation, NYSC scheme, and local government reform.
  • •Assess the impact of military rule on economic growth, education, and social development.
  • •Discuss the positive contributions of the military in maintaining national unity.
Week
7

Module 3:

4h

Unit 9: Problems

4 study hours
  • •Identify the problems associated with military regimes in Nigeria, such as corruption, ethnic crises, and economic dependence.
  • •Analyze the impact of military rule on democratic institutions and governance.
  • •Discuss the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian rule.
Week
8

Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

4h

Unit 10: Revenue Allocation

4 study hours
  • •Understand the political and economic nexus in revenue allocation in Nigeria.
  • •Examine the historical and political conditions that influence revenue allocation.
  • •Analyze the principles for sharing statutory and non-statutory revenue among the states.
Week
9

Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

4h

Unit 11: Restructuring

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of restructuring and its implications for the Nigerian federation.
  • •Examine the arguments for and against restructuring.
  • •Analyze the potential benefits of restructuring in resolving issues of citizenship, religion, and resource control.
Week
10

Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

4h

Unit 12: The concept of Corruption

4 study hours
  • •Define corruption from different perspectives and its impact on governance.
  • •Examine the theories that explain corruption in Nigeria, including anthropological and structural analyses.
  • •Analyze the forms of bureaucratic corruption in Nigeria and their consequences.
Week
11

Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

4h

Unit 12: The concept of Corruption

4 study hours
  • •Discuss solutions to bureaucratic corruption in Nigeria, including ideology of austerity, adequate salaries, and leadership by example.
  • •Analyze the role of government and citizens in fighting corruption.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies in Nigeria.
Week
12

Course Review

6h

Comprehensive Course Review

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and theories.
  • •Prepare for tutor-marked assignments.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision and TMA Completion

6 study hours
  • •Complete all tutor-marked assignments.
  • •Address any remaining questions or concerns.
  • •Final preparation for the examination.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and self-assessment exercises.

2

Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules.

3

Practice answering past examination questions.

4

Focus on understanding the historical context of Nigerian government and politics.

5

Pay close attention to the challenges and opportunities of federalism in Nigeria.

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