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INDEPENDENCE CONSTITUTION OF 1960

MAIN FEATURES AND PROVISIONS OF THE INDEPENDENCE CONSTITUTION OF 1960 The constitution retained the federal structure initially adopted by Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954. Governors-General became Ceremonial Head of State for the Queen of England. It adopted the parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. There was a bicameral legislature for the federal and regional House of

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CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LONDON CONSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE This conference was convened to discuss issues surrounding the 1954 Lyttleton’s constitution. The outcome of the Constitutional Conference of 1957 includes the following; The Eastern and Western regions to be granted self-government immediately after the conference. The North would become independent in 1959. The office of the prime minister of the federation

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LYTTLETON CONSTITUTION OF 1954

FEATURES OF LYTTLETON CONSTITUTION The resultant defects of MacPherson’s constitution gave rise to two constitutional conferences in 1953 and 1954, the first in London and the other in Lagos. Far reaching conclusions were agreed on concerning the structuring of Nigeria federation, the status of Lagos as a Natural Federal Unit. In October 1954 Lyttleton’s Constitution

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CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

THE MCPHERSON CONSTITUTION OF 1951 The weakness of Richard’s Constitution and the imperial powers due to anti-colonial activities, and the de-mystification of white superiority lead to the introduction of a new constitution. Sir John Macpherson became Governor of Nigeria in 1948. He reviewed the 1946 Constitution to avoid the mistake of Richard’s Constitution. Constitutional conferences

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NATIONALISM IN WEST AFRICA II

FACTORS THAT LED TO THE RISE AND GROWTH OF NATIONALIST MOVEMENT EXTERNAL FACTORS The Atlantic Charter: The publication at the end of the 2nd World war, declared the right of all people to choose the form of government under which they will live. The American government favored decolonization and this encouraged nationalist to demand for

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NATIONALISM IN WEST AFRICA

Nationalism may be defined as the efforts made by Africans to oppose or reject colonial rule. It is the love and pride in a country shown by its people or the desire by a racial group to form an independent country. It could also be seen as a sense of oneness that emerges from social

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COLONIALISM IN AFRICA

POSITIVE IMPACT OF COLONIALISM Military and Technical Aid: Some formal colonial territories especially the French territories, received military and technical aid from their former colonial masters. Development of political parties: One of the positive impacts of colonialism was the development of Political Parties. These political parties facilitated the struggle for political independence. Common Language: Colonialism

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OPEC : ORIGIN, AIMS, OBJECTIVES, ORGANS

ORIGIN OF OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (0PEC), comprises 13 third-world petroleum-producing countries, formed in 1960 to promote and protect the interest of its members. OPEC as an organization was formed as a reaction to the exploitative motives of multinational companies, which as at that time were controlling oil operations in the oil-producing countries

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SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF THE U.N.O | PURPOSES, ACHIEVEMENTS, PROBLEMS

PURPOSES OF THE AGENCIES OF U.N.O To reduce international conflicts: The establishment of this agencies has helped to a very large extend in reducing international conflicts to the barest minimum. International interests: Another purpose for setting up these agencies is to integrate the interest of the various nations. To promote World peace: The establishment of

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SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF U.N.O | ILO, W.H.O, F.A.O., UNESCO, UNICEF & I.M.F

SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF THE U.N.O Specialized agencies are bodies that are independent and exist under the umbrella of the U.N.O. These agencies are given special assignments which help U.N.O. to achieve its aims and objectives. The activities of these specialized agencies are coordinated and supervised by the main organ of the U.N.O. called the Economic

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UNITED NATIONS: GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SECURITY, TRUSTEESHIP & ECONOMIC

ORGANS OF THE U.N.O The following are the organs of the U.N.O The General Assembly. The Security Council. The Secretariat. The trusteeship Council. The International Court of Justice. The Economic and Social Council. The General Assembly The General Assembly is the central organ of the U.N.O. Its membership includes all member countries of the U.N.O.

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UNITED NATION ORGANIZATION

Origin of U.N.O The United Nations (UN) was established in the aftermath of World War II, with the goal of promoting international peace, security, cooperation, and development. Its origins can be traced back to several key events: 1. League of Nations: The League of Nations was the precursor to the UN and was established after

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COMMON WEALTH OF NATIONS | ORGANS, ACHIEVEMENTS, FUNCTIONS $ PROBLEMS

ORGANS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS The following are the organs of the Commonwealth of Nations and their functions. The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organization comprised of 54 member countries, most of which are former territories of the British Empire. The organization does not have organs in the traditional sense like some other

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