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Problems of state governments in Nigeria
Some of the problems facing state governments in Nigeria are as follows:
- Corruption: Many officials of state governments in Nigeria are corrupt. They spend government money as if it belongs to them.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Abia State – God’s Own State
- Adamawa State – Highest Peak of the Nation
- Akwa Ibom State – Promised Land
- Anambra State – Home for All
- Bauchi State – Pearl of Tourism
- Bayelsa State – Glory of All Lands
- Benue State – Food Basket of the Nation
- Borno State – Home of Peace
- Cross River State – The People’s Paradise
- Delta State – The Big Heart
- Ebonyi State – Salt of the Nation
- Edo State – The Heartbeat of Nigeria
- Ekiti State – The Fountain of Knowledge
- Enugu State – Coal City State
- Gombe State – Jewel of Savannah
- Imo State – Land of Hope
- Jigawa State – The New World
- Kaduna State – Liberal State
- Kano State – Centre of Commerce
- Katsina State – Home of Hospitality
- Kebbi State – Land of Equity
- Kogi State – Confluence State
- Kwara State – State of Harmony
- Lagos State – Centre of Excellence
- Nasarawa State – Home of Solid Mineral
- Niger State – Power State
- Ogun State – Gateway State
- Ondo State – Sunshine State
- 29 Osun State – State of the Living Spring
- Oyo State – Pacesetter
- Plateau State – Home of Peace and Tourism
- Rivers State – Treasure Base of the Nation
- Sokoto State – Seat of the Caliphate
- Taraba State – Nature’s Gift to the Nation
- Yobe State – The Young Shall Grow
- Zamfara State – Home of Agricultural Products
Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) – Centre of Unity
Quiz
Answer the following questions:
- State the meaning of state government.
- What is the composition of a state government?
- Mention the three tiers of government.
- Explain the roles of the state government to the people.
- Mention two problems of state governments.
- Explain the meaning of state motto.
- What is the motto of your state?
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