The Yoruba are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They live in the southwestern part of the country and are the second largest Nigerian ethnic group of the three main Nigerian ethnic groups after the Igbo in eastern Nigeria. The Yoruba people are known for their strong desire for peace and unity…
The Yoruba tribe was believed to be descended from Oduduwa (one of the servants of Olodumare – the supreme being), who was sent into the world to create the earth. He was believed to descend from the sky on a long chain, carrying a gourd filled with sand and a five-toed bird. The whole country…
The following are the main features and functions of the state government. Features of Government 1. Constitution – This is the main feature of government. The government establishes a set of consolidated principles that guide the administration of the state. 2.Periodic Change: The government must change after a certain period of time. No government is…
Definition of Civil Service The Civil Service is a branch or department of the executive branch of government. It is responsible for assisting the executive branch in planning and implementing government policies. The civil service is divided into departments called ministries. For example, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Finance,…