Nigeria’s Federal Character principle, rooted firmly in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), was crafted as a kind of safety valve for a nation wrestling with deep divisions. The thinking behind it. Create room at the table for everyone, calm down fears about regional dominance, and make sure every
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