ZONING POLICY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This work examines zoning policy on National development in Nigeria. The theoretical framework stems from the concept of political system propounded by Talcoh Persons. The historical descriptive method was used with content analysis and quantitative data. The work found out that lack of zoning in the political system of Nigeria has caused some zones to be abandoned in the scheme of things. The northern zone has dominated the political space while recourse is not given to other zones of the South East and South South. The work therefore recommends that political institutions in the country should involve zoning in sharing political positions from the Presidency to even employment opportunities made available to other sectors of the nation. Political parties should zone offices to all the zones of the country to enhance peace, security and stability of the polity.