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There are 6 Geopolitical zones in Nigeria and about 250 ethnic groups with over 521 languages[1][2]. However, the Constitution of Nigeria as amended in 1999 permits freedom of assembly, associations and civil societies irrespective of the geopolitical zones, ethnic groups and languages[3]. Civil societies plays a key role in nations development and growth.[4]
Below is a list of notable civil societies in Nigeria:
- Oodua Peoples Congress
- Arewa People's Congress
- Bakassi Boys
- Ohanaeze Ndigbo
- Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta
- Nigeria Labour Congress
See also
References
- ^ http://www.punchng.com/news/constitution-six-geopolitical-zones-divide-north-south/
- ^ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/01/eight-geopolitical-zones-for-nigeria/
- ^ http://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm
- ^ http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/01/civil-society-fight-corruption-nigeria/