So, what’s a regional system of government? The government structureIt is imperative to note that Nigeria practised a hybrid of regional government and parliamentary system of government between 1960 and 1963. Pulse NigeriaShould Nigeria revert to a regional system of government as practised in the early 1960s, the current arrangement would collapse to accommodate a prime minister and premiers who would act as head of government at the regional level. Currently, Nigeria is partitioned into six main regions namely, South West, South East, South South, North West, North East, and North Central. With this in place, a major problem has been solved for a regional system of government if it ever happens.

Source: The Guardian June 10, 2024 20:46 UTC