1Ifegwu, Agwu Nduka, Ph.D and 2Eberinwa, O. Maria, Ph.D.
1&2Department of Public Administration, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Nigeria
Corresponding Author’s email: ifegwu.nduka@federalpolyoko.edu.ng
Abstract
Despite the huge potentials of Nigeria in terms of human, material and natural resources, Nigeria remained politically and economically backward. The work: “federalism: A Catalyst for growth and development in Nigeria”, aimed at exploring the relationship between balanced federalism, which is sustainable federalism and growth and development in Nigeria. The theoretical perspective is centered on political economy theory. The paper adopted a discourse approach based on content analysis. The work found out that sustainable growth and development can only be achieved when appropriate balance between environments, social and economic well-being of communities and nations exist for the benefit of present and future generations. We therefore recommend for balanced and sustainable federalism possible by true restructuring via the instrumentality of Sovereign National Conference (SNC)
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