Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Nigeria's Independence Day is a time to reflect on political gains and challenges – and a way forward

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par Ayo Olukotun, Professor and Chair of the department for Governance and Political Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University

Nigeria got independence from Britain on 1 October 1960. As the country celebrates its political journey in the last 62 years, political scientist Ayo Olukotun takes a look at the nation’s political development, gains and challenges. He also offers the way forward.

How would you describe Nigeria’s political development?

Well, in terms of evolution, the nation appears to be shedding the toga of unitarism and jackboot…

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