Title: Effect Of Political Independence On The Autonomy Among States In Nigeria
Authors: Michael Ifeanyi Anoka, Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi,
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Pages: 172-181
Publication Date: 2025/05/28
Abstract:
: The study examined the effect of Political Independence on the Autonomy Among States in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to: examine the effect of Political Centralization on the Autonomy Among States, evaluate the effect of Fiscal Policies on the Autonomy Among States and assess the effect of governance structures on the Autonomy Among States in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire design a five-point Likert scale was sued to collect primary data for the study. The collected were then coded and entered into SPSS 28.0. The data was then analyzed using descriptive specifically frequencies to describe the data. Meanwhile, Simple linear regression analysis was used to ascertain the outcome of the hypothesis. The regression statistical measures were significant and acceptable if falling within ? = 0.05 significance level. The result revealed that Political Centralization has a significant effect on the Autonomy Among States with the p-value (0.001<0.05). Fiscal Policies have a significant effect on the Autonomy Among States with the p-value (0.001<0.05). Governance structures have a significant effect on the Autonomy Among States with the p-value (0.001<0.05) in Nigeria. The study concluded that political independence has significant effect on the autonomy of states in Nigeria. The study recommended among other that implement constitutional reforms that promote greater political decentralization. This includes devolving more powers to state governments, allowing them to make independent decisions on governance, resource management, and local development.