Democracy and Ethnic Diversity in Nigeria

• Author(s): Joseph A. Umoren,
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Pages: 186
• ISBN_10: 0761802983
  ISBN_13: 9780761802983
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / General , Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy , Political Science / History & Theory , Political Science / World / African , Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social , Social Science / Sociology / General ,

Description:... This book describes Nigeria's past and present political, social, and economic history as it relates to tribalism, colonialism, lack of political leadership and other dysfunctional behavior in society preventing Nigeria's democracy. It presents vital proposals for future Nigerian democracy and economic prosperity. The book advocates a two-party federalism, tribal nationalism and economic prosperity based on a participatory instead of rotational presidency. The study recommends an economic diversification in Nigeria's revenue sharing, tax systems, domestic economy and agriculture instead of the dependence on oil revenues. Lastly, the book defines the role of the military in the future of Nigeria's democracy.