Contending Perspectives on Restructuring in Nigeria: A Case for Ethno-Linguistic Homogeneity

Abstract

The happenings within the country in recent years, has once again put Nigeria on the map of artificial states. One hundred years into its journey towards nationhood, the state is characterized by weak/fledging institutions, insecurity, inequality, poverty, and gross inefficiency. This has been blamed on the character and structure of the Republic, especially in the current post military era. As a respite to these challenges, many stakeholders across the country have placed restructuring on the table, as a viable option. Hence, reinventing the argument on organization of state. In gathering data, the research employed the documentary, and focused grouped discussion methods. Also, qualitative descriptive analysis was employed in data analysis. This research articulates the contending perspectives of restructuring in Nigeria, implications of each perspective, as well as making a case for reorganization of the Republic based on ethno-linguistic homogeneity.