Question 34
Nigerian FederalismOne major constraint on the smooth operation of federalism in Nigeria is the
- A.lack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula
- B.inability to conduct a successful census
- C.high cost of administration
- D.frequent change of government
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (lack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula)
Explanation
Arguments over how federal revenue should be shared between the federal, state and local governments have troubled Nigerian federalism since independence.