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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Constitutional development in Nigeria
Authors
Dr. Sumit Prasher
Abstract
Nigeria is one of the prominent countries
falling under West Africa. Nigeria is at present is having largest population
in Africa and is known to be sixth largest country in the world. It is
comprising of 36 states with Federal Capital Territory Abuja. On 1st
October 1960, Nigeria was declared as an independent sovereign State. Since the
time of independence, Nigeria has faced several challenges like Ethnic
conflict, Civil wars, military coups and scrapping of constitution. It had to
formulate constitution in 1963, 1979, 1983 and 1999, Frequent breakdown of
civil rule has prevailed in Nigeria and many a times military coups were
witnessed in Nigeria. Since 1999, Nigeria is treading on the path of democracy
but at the same time several challenges still remain in the country that has
lot of potential nevertheless has plenty of problems at hand.
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Dr. Sumit Prasher "Constitutional development in Nigeria". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 1-2
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