Managing Constitutional Change in the Nigerian Federation

Since making the transition from military to civilian rule in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed intensive, but largely unfulfilled, pressures for comprehensive federal constitutional change. This article analyzes the multiple ethno-political drivers and institutional themes of Nigeria's constitutiona...

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Company business management
Constitutional amendments
Constitutional ratification
Constitutions
Federal government
Federalism
Governmental reform
Management
Ratification
Reforms
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