{"product_id":"nigerias-democratic-experience-in-the-fourth-republic-since-1999-9780761865568","title":"Nigerias Democratic Experience in the Fourth","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e…A rare comprehensive assessment….presented in a lucid but elegant manner and undertak[ing] critical analysis of the policies and politics of the Obasanjo administration. The book is stimulating and reflects a deep understanding of the subjects covered. -- Dipo Kolawole, former special assistant to Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Education; professor of political science\/international relations and former vice-chancellor, University of Ado-Ekiti; chairman, peace and security, ECOSOC African Union\u003cbr\u003eThe book…critically interrogates the major challenges in the areas of policies and politics in Nigeria since 1999….I commend the book to all scholars and practitioners who are interested in the socio-political development of Nigeria as well as the discerning public. -- I.B. Bello-Imam, professor of political science and strategic studies, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin\u003cbr\u003e…Penetratingly examines the Obasanjo administration, underlining its high and low points….provid[ing] profound analysis of the major policies of that government. -- Sylvester Odion Akhaine, executive director, Centre for Constitutionalism and Demilitarisation, Lagos; former general secretary, Campaign for Democracy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword List of Contributors Introduction: Kunle Amuwo and A. Sat Obiyan  Section 1: Intra and Inter Governmental Relations  Chapters 1. Intra – Executive Conflict in Nigeria’s Presidential System (1999-2007): Implications for Policies and the Polity A. Sat Obiyan   2. Executive- Legislative 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 Eugene N. Nweke  5. Emergency Powers, Political Instability and the Nigerian Constitution: The Plateau State Experience 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  Chapters 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  A. Sat Obiyan and Oluwole I. Olutola   11. Elections in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects A. Sat Obiyan and O. S. Afolabi  Section 3: Oil Politics, Revenue Allocation, Ethnic Relations and Political Violence  Chapters 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 Felix C. Asogwa and F.O. Fagbohun  14. Ethnic Nationalism and the Nigerian Democratic Experience in the Fourth Republic  M.A.O. Aluko and O.A. Ajani   15. The Niger Delta Crisis and Nigerian Democracy Benson, Kunle Sehinde Benson  Section 4: Educational Reforms, Religion, Population and Gender Issues  Chapters 16. Nigerian Women, Ten Years after Beijing R.I. Ako-Nai and Iwebunor Okwechime   17. The Politics of Census in Nigeria: The Case of 2006 National Census P.O. Ogunjuyigbe and S.O. Bamiwuye  18. The Obasanjo Regime’s Educational Reforms and National Development Chijioke Uwasomba  19. Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers: A Critical Analysis from Gender Perspective M. O. Obiyan and Tolulope Adeogun   Section 5: The Leadership Question, Corruption and Accountability  Chapters 20. Personality, Corruption and the Leadership Question in Nigeria Olukunle O. Oluwatula and 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   Chapters 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  Olugbemi Fatula and 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  28. Nigeria’s 2004 Pension Reform Act: Problems and Potential Remedies Olugbemi Fatula and A.A. Adedeji    Section 7: The Legislature, Judiciary, Human Rights and the Nigerian State  Chapters 29. The Government, Human Rights and the Rule of Law Sylvester Odion Akhaine  30. The Evolutionary Travails of the Nigerian State and Political System, 1914-1990 Akin Alao","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037882876247,"sku":"9780761865568","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761865568.jpg?v=1750938002","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nigerias-democratic-experience-in-the-fourth-republic-since-1999-9780761865568","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}