Factors that necessitated the formation of federalism - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

British colonialism

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Fear of ethnic and regional domination

More inclusive and representative system of government

Fear of political instability

The main advantage of federalism in Nigeria is that it allows for a more inclusive and representative system of government that recognizes and respects the diversity of its people.

Federalism helped to address the fear of domination in Nigeria by creating a system of government that shared power between the central government and the regions.