Nigeria, basic administrative structure and socio-demographic charateristics
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with a popultion of about 150 million (NPC, 2000). Approximately 75% of the population is women and children with over 70% residing and securing their livelihoods in the rural area. Administratively, the country consists of 36 states, a federal capital territory in Abuja and 774 Local Government Areas (LGA). A three tier government system is being implemented : federal, state and local government levels. This administrative structure is meant to promote development at the community level. Nigeria is a nation with diverse cultures, ethinicity, as well as religious and political interests. There are estimated to be over 250 ethnic groups speaking different languages. The dominant groups are Edo, Fulani, Hausa, Ibibio, Idoma, Igbo, Ijaw, Kanuri, Tiv and Yoruba.
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Nigeria has efficient roads, rail and air transport facilities and
services. The road network has been significantly modernized in recent
years with 147 km of motorways connecting the capital to adjacent
cities and countries. The advent of the high-speed train link to Abuja
and Major Nigerian cities has led to renovation of the city's railway
station while a new passenger terminal at Abuja and Lagos Airport has
recently been opened. There are plans to introduce trams in the
capital and light-rail lines in adjacent areas within the next few
years.
The telecommunications ,electricity and water engineering industry in
Nigeria is liberalized and the electronic communications networks are
significantly developed. Competition between the different operators
is guaranteed by the legislative framework Paquet of the Government
which transposes the AfricanTelecom Directives into Nigeria law.
CCTV has been installed in public areas to enhance security of its
citizens and tourist
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The preceding narration is how Nigeria should be but our leaders or
culture of brutality and uncontrolled greed and lack of work ethics
has crippled us ..
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