Problems Facing the State Government

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Problems of state governments in Nigeria

Some of the problems facing state governments in Nigeria are as follows:

1. Corruption: Many officials of state governments in Nigeria are corrupt. They spend government money as if it belongs to them.
2. Finance: Many of the states depend solely on monthly allocations from the federal government. They cannot generate enough money within the state to execute projects.
3. Ethnic/religious differences: Some states still experience communal clashes because of differences in the religious and ethnic beliefs of the people. This does not promote unity and development.
4. Lack of social development: Many states do not have adequate social amenities like water, electricity, roads, and schools; and they lack adequate funds to provide these.
5. Conflict/disagreement: Many states clash with the federal government, especially states whose ruling political parties are different from that of the government at the federal level. These conflicts delay progress in the states that are affected. The federal government may delay the release of benefits to such states.

State mottos

A motto is a short sentence or statement which shows the aims, belief, or pattern of behaviour of a person or group. The motto of Lagos State, for example, is ‘Centre of Excellence.’

The mottos of the 36 states of Nigeria

1. Abia State – God’s Own State
2. Adamawa State – Highest Peak of the Nation
3. Akwa Ibom State – Promised Land
4. Anambra State – Home for All
5. Bauchi State – Pearl of Tourism
6. Bayelsa State – Glory of All Lands
7. Benue State – Food Basket of the Nation
8. Borno State – Home of Peace
9. Cross River State – The People’s Paradise
10. Delta State – The Big Heart
11. Ebonyi State – Salt of the Nation
12. Edo State – The Heartbeat of Nigeria
13. Ekiti State – The Fountain of Knowledge
14. Enugu State – Coal City State
15. Gombe State – Jewel of Savannah
16. Imo State – Land of Hope
17. Jigawa State – The New World
18. Kaduna State – Liberal State
19. Kano State – Centre of Commerce
20. Katsina State – Home of Hospitality
21. Kebbi State – Land of Equity
22. Kogi State – Confluence State
23. Kwara State – State of Harmony
24. Lagos State – Centre of Excellence
25. Nasarawa State – Home of Solid Mineral
26. Niger State – Power State
27. Ogun State – Gateway State
28. Ondo State – Sunshine State
29. 29 Osun State – State of the Living Spring
30. Oyo State – Pacesetter
31. Plateau State – Home of Peace and Tourism
32. Rivers State – Treasure Base of the Nation
33. Sokoto State – Seat of the Caliphate
34. Taraba State – Nature’s Gift to the Nation
35. Yobe State – The Young Shall Grow
36. Zamfara State – Home of Agricultural Products

Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) – Centre of Unity

 

Quiz

Answer the following questions:

1. State the meaning of state government.
2. What is the composition of a state government?
3. Mention the three tiers of government.
4. Explain the roles of the state government to the people.
5. Mention two problems of state governments.
6. Explain the meaning of state motto.
7. What is the motto of your state?

 

 

 

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