Nigerian Government And Politics I

1. Define government and federalism.
2. Explain the evolution of federal practice in Nigeria.
3. Analyze intergovernmental relations and their challenges.
4. Evaluate the role of the military in Nigerian politics.
5. Discuss revenue allocation and the concept of restructuring.
6. Examine the concept of corruption and its impact on governance.

13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The Evolution of Federal System in Nigeria

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Government · 3 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: The Evolution of Federal System in Nigeria

   • Unit 3: Emergence of Federal Practice in Nigeria · 4 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..

3. Week 3Module 2: Intergovernmental Relations

   • Unit 4: Meaning of intergovernmental relations · 3 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 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..

4. Week 4Module 2: Intergovernmental Relations

   • Unit 6: Problems of IGR in Nigeria · 4 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..

5. Week 5Module 3:

   • Unit 7: How the military got involved in Politics · 4 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..

6. Week 6Module 3:

   • Unit 8: Achievements · 4 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..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 9: Problems · 4 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..

8. Week 8Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

   • Unit 10: Revenue Allocation · 4 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..

9. Week 9Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

   • Unit 11: Restructuring · 4 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..

10. Week 10Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

    • Unit 12: The concept of Corruption · 4 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..

11. Week 11Module 4: Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria

    • Unit 12: The concept of Corruption · 4 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..

12. Week 12Course Review

    • Comprehensive Course Review · 6 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories.. Prepare for tutor-marked assignments..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision and TMA Completion · 6 hours

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