The Structure and Workings of

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under The Structure and Workings of, the JAMB Government syllabus expects you to study:

• 9. The Structure and Workings of Nigerian Federalism: a. Rationale for a Federal System;
• b. Tiers of Government and their relationship;
• c. Creation of States – 1963, 1967, 1976, 1987, 1991, 1996;
• d. Problems of Nigerian Federalism – Census, Revenue Allocation, Conflicts etc. solutions e.g. The Federal Character Principle, etc.

Study notes & guidance

Study The Structure and Workings of using a recommended Government textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Government, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying The Structure and Workings of, you should be able to:

1. Examine the workings of Nigerian federalism;
2. Identify its problems;
3. Evaluate the corrective measures to be adopted.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Government syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.