Recommendation of Willink’s commission - SS3 Government Lesson Note

The Willink's Commission was a British government commission that was set up in 1957 to investigate the fears of minority ethnic groups in Nigeria. The commission was tasked with examining the fears and concerns of different ethnic groups in the country, and recommending solutions to address these issues. The recommendations of the Willink's Commission were:

• ·         Devolution of power: The commission recommended that the central government should devolve some of its powers to the regional governments. This would allow for greater local control and representation, and reduce the fears of minority groups about being dominated by the majority.
• ·         Creation of states: The commission also recommended the creation of new states in Nigeria, which would be based on ethnic and regional considerations. This would allow for greater representation and political power for different ethnic groups.
• ·         Equality of opportunities: The commission recommended that there should be equality of opportunities for all Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic or regional background. This would require measures to address issues such as education, employment, and access to public services.
• ·         Protection of minority rights: The commission recommended that the rights of minority groups should be protected under the law. This would require the introduction of legislation to protect the rights of minority groups, and measures to ensure that the law was enforced fairly and effectively.