what are the challenges faced by the independent Nigerian Nation in what ways is it similar or different from the challenges faced by independent India
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a) Nigeria had large ethnic diversity, and so making a constitution acceptable for all was a huge challenge.
b) The existing diversity in the social and economic status of the ethnic tribes.
c) The increasing tendencies of regionalism which often affects the unity.
d) The building up of the essential judiciary, parliamentary system, and leadership.
e) The corruption, even from the Government officials which affects the economy.
f) To compensate for the loss of 5-10 % of Nigerian mangrove ecosystem which had been wiped out during the clearing of oil spills
g) Over-dependence on oil trade (oil was discovered in the Niger Delta in 1970-s. Nigeria depends solely on oil trade as a source of revenue. They neglected agriculture.)
h) Non-saving culture, the country’s economy went into collapse after the drop in the price of crude oil.
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