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The Philosophy and Theories of Federalism
(Crawford Journal of Politics, 2020) Adeola Gabriel Lanre; Ogunnoiki Adeleke Olumide
Federalism remains the idea of two or more independent nations forming a union for political, economic, socio-cultural and security reasons. Beginning from the 17th to the 19th century, European philosophers: Johannes Althusius, Immanuel Kant, Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Alexis de Tocqueville and, John Stuart Mill laid the philosophical foundation of federalism in their respective magnum opus. In the 20th century, K. C. Wheare, W. S. Livingston, W. H. Riker, C. J. Friedrich and, W. E. Oates propounded the legal-institutional theory, sociological theory, bargaining theory, process theory and the theory of fiscal federalism for the purpose of explaining the idea ‘federalism’. This paper examines the philosophy and theories of federalism from the 17th to the 20th century. For this study, the qualitative method of secondary data collection was adopted. The paper conclude that the philosophy and theories of federalism are tools that assist analysts and readers with the normative and empirical perspectives of federalism, the conditions and preconditions for adopting federalism, the division of power in a federation and the economic functions of the levels of government in a federal state among other things.
Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone as a Vehicle for the Socio-Economic Development of Igbesa Community
(Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2023-10-18) Abiodun Sesimite Adesogan; Habeeb Abiodun Sanni
The Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone is one of the free trade zones in Nigerian history that dates to the early 1990s with the enactment of the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Act 63 (FGN, 1992), resulting in the establishment of the first Free Trade zone (Calabar) and many more to contribute to economic development
and reduce poverty in the country. This essay attempts a study of the relationship between the Free Trade Zone and socio-economic development in Igbesa of Ogun state, Nigeria. Igbesa is one of the rural settlements located in the south-western part of Ogun State. The essay examines the nexus between the free trade zone and the transformation it is intended to bring to this hitherto neglected community from both positive and negative perspectives. The research methodology adopted include historical narrative, using qualitative and narrative approach, use of primary and secondary data collections which include oral interviews, newspaper articles as well as journal articles, and books. These were subjected to proper scrutiny. The essay concludes that the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone has transformed Igbesa into a major industrial center attracting industrial establishments in their numbers. The zone has generated so much FDI for the state, with more than US$234 million in revenue in 2021 while having attracted more than $2 billion in total investment. It has generated thousands of jobs for the community and state at large with opportunities for more.
Politics as Social Necessity: Discourse on the Moral Foundation of Politics
(2022) Onyekwere Bartholomew Agunnia
Politics, in letter and in spirit, will be restricted to the sphere of government and, by implication, the state. The paper is philosophical and uses critical methods with recourse to secondary data. It admits the contention that politics has its origin in morality and should always be subjected to moral assessment. When politics is mentioned, we mean that which politicians and public and political office holders and statesmen do in the service of the state. Other perspectives of politics, such as what happens in the family circles, boardrooms, marketplaces, industries, and religious organisations, and in organisations outside government and the state, are hereby suppressed, even as the allusion may only be in passing or by implication. The paper argues that politics and politicking have their origin in human moral consciousness. Men, in organised society, could only reasonably evolve a system through which they are rationally organised. Politics is in accord with the moral nature of man. The paper posits that politics must be practiced within the ambit of morality and is therefore constantly in need of moral assessment; this accounts for the reason civilised countries make high moral demands on their politicians and political office holders. Political parties on their own shop for people of impeccable character and high levels of integrity to fly their flags during elections; a critical objective of a political party is to clinch power. The development or otherwise of any polity is determined in the main by the degree of morality appropriated by the political office holders. A government is judged by its moral standing. This therefore underscores the conclusion that politics is consistent with morality. Politics is better understood, assessed, and made intelligible within the framework of morality. Therefore, any attempt to deprive politics of its moral inclination will be a disservice to humanity. More so, that politics stems from human activity, and like most human acts, it calls for moral assessment and hence a return to moral consciousness and ethical reorientation in political life.
Globalisation and Developing Countries: A Blessing or a Curse in Nigeria
(Insight on Africa, 2012-01-01) Ogunwa Samuel Adetola
The Role of Political Parties in Federal Societies: Assessment of Nigeria
(Crawford Journal of Politics, 2019) Ogunwa, Samuel Adetola
The role of political parties in a federal system of government was focused upon in this contribution. The paper argues that political party and democracy are twin concepts that draw on one another. Political parties rely on the institution of democracy in the selection of its flag bearers to make political representation democratic, transparent, and accountable. Furthermore, the political parties in a federal setup may be abnormal when they are not democratic in purpose. The abnormalities in political parties, particularly in Nigeria is the basis of pathologies, ideological emptiness, and a lack of internal party democracy within and among them are the consequences of poor governance in the polity.