give the basis for the federal system in nigeria

The foundation of Nigeria’s federal system has two main roots:

Colonial Legacy:

The seeds of federalism were planted in 1914 when the British merged the previously separate Southern and Northern Protectorates into one colony, Nigeria. These regions had distinct legal systems and administrative traditions.

Accommodating Diversity:

Nigeria is a land of rich ethnic and cultural diversity. The founding fathers, recognizing this, opted for a federal system to grant autonomy and self-governance to different regions within the country. This aimed to preserve cultural identities and prevent domination by any single majority group.