Nigeria's Democratic Experience in the Fourth Republic since 1999 : Policies and Politics

This book addresses various issues that have arisen in the practice of democracy in Nigeria since 1999, focusing on the Obasanjo years (1999-2007). Nigeria’s return to democratic rule has been marked by developments such as the implementation of reforms to address perceived economic problems and corruption. The introduction of democracy in the country has also witnessed many challenges, including the difficult relationship between some political chief executives and their deputies; intriguing intergovernmental relations; the rise and resurgence of sub-national groups that pose serious threat to the hegemony of the state; precarious inter-ethnic/inter-sectional relations; attempts to perpetuate the tenure of chief executives through constitutional amendments; and developments in electoral politics and conflicts. The book provides incisive analysis into these issues. Machine Generated Contents Note: Section 1 Intra And Inter Governmental Relations -- 1.intra-executive Conflict In Nigeria's Presidential System (1999-2007): Its Nature, Causes, And Implications For Policies And The Polity / A. Sat Obiyan -- 2.executive-legislature Relationship / W. Alade Fawole -- 3.local Government In Federal-state-local Relations, 1999-2006 / Akpomuvire Mukoro -- 4.the Principles And Practice Of Separation Of Power In Nigeria: A Study Of Olusegun Obasanjo's Civilian Regime (1999-2007) / Eugene N. Nweke -- 5.emergency Powers, Political Instability, And The Nigerian Constitution: The Plateau State Experience Of Year 2004 Revisited / A.a. Idowu -- 6.the Federal State In Obasanjo's Nigeria: Coordinate Relationship Or Imperial Order? / A. Sat Obiyan -- Section 2 Elections And Electoral Processes -- 7.godfatherism And The Nigerian Polity / Ukana B. Ikpe -- 8.party System And Political Conflicts In Nigeria's Fourth Republic / Adelaja Odukoya --^ 9.the Independent National Electoral Commission And The Challenges Of Election Management / Robert O. Dode -- 10.electoral Conflicts, The Judiciary, And Democratic Consolidation In Nigeria / Oluwole I. Olutola -- 11.elections In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects / O. S. Afolabi -- Section 3 Oil Politics, Revenue Allocation, Ethnic Relations, And Political Violence -- 12.the Politics Of Revenue Allocation In Nigeria: Issues And Problematics / Dele Seteolu -- 13.revenue Determination And Political Conflict In A Federal State: The Nigerian Experience / F.o. Fagbohun -- 14.ethnic Nationalism And The Nigerian Democratic Experience In The Fourth Republic / O.a. Ajani -- 15.the Niger Delta Crisis And Nigerian Democracy / Kunle Sehinde Benson -- Section 4 Educational Reforms, Religion, Population, And Gender Issues -- 16.nigerian Women, Ten Years After Beijing / Iwebunor Okwechime -- 17.the Politics Of Census In Nigeria: The Case Of 2006 National Census / S.o. Bamiwuye --^ 18.the Obasanjo Regime's Educational Reforms And National Development / Chijioke Uwasomba -- 19.poverty Reduction Strategy Papers: A Critical Analysis From A Gender Perspective / Tolulope J. Adeogun -- Section 5 The Leadership Question, Corruption, And Accountability -- 20.personality, Corruption, And The Leadership Question In Nigeria / Segun N. Odesola -- 21.corruption And Anti-corruption Strategies: Nigeria's Recent Experience / Victor S. Alumona -- 22.local Government And The Challenges Of Democratic Consolidation In Nigeria / Michael Adeyeye -- Section 6 Poverty Eradication And Economic Reforms -- 23.poverty Reduction Strategies In Nigeria's Fourth Republic / D.o. Elumilade -- 24.an Evaluation Of The Effects Of The National Economic Empowerment And Development Strategies (needs) On Poverty Reduction In Nigeria / T.k.o. Aluko -- 25.an Appraisal Of The Federal Government Reform Policy Of Re-engineering The Nigerian Insurance Industry Towards Higher Productivity / A.a. Adedeji --^ 26.the Politics Of Oil Deregulation: Petroleum Products Pricing And Supply In The Nigerian Economy / T.o. Akinbobola -- 27.the New Pension Reform / Godwin Onu -- 28.nigeria's 2004 Pension Reform Act: Problems And Potential Remedies / O.a. Fatula -- Section 7 The Legislature, Judiciary, Human Rights, And The Nigerian State -- 29.the Government, Human Rights, And The Rule Of Law / Sylvester Odion Akhaine. Edited By A. Sat Obiyan And Kunle Amuwo. Includes Bibliographic References. This book addresses various issues that have arisen in the practice of democracy in Nigeria since 1999, focusing on the Obasanjo years (1999-2007). Nigeria's return to democratic rule has been marked by many developments and challenges, discussed here with incisive analysis.