In most recent times, a seemingly workable solution to the Nigerian federal question is that of_______

Analyze the question The question asks about the "Nigerian federal question", meaning the long-running debate about how power, resources and responsibilities should be shared among the federal government, the states and the regions. It asks which solution has recently been seen as workable.

Explain the concept Nigeria's federalism is often criticised for being too centralised. The federal government controls most revenue, security and key powers (the Exclusive Legislative List is very long). This has caused agitation over resource control, marginalisation, insecurity and ethnic tension. In recent years, the most prominent and broad proposal has been restructuring. It means redesigning the federal system to:

• devolve more powers from the centre to the states or regions,
• give states more control over resources,
• possibly create state police,
• review revenue sharing and the structure of government.

Evaluate the options

• A. State police: This is one proposed part of restructuring, but it addresses only security, not the whole federal question.
• B. Restructuring: This is the broad, widely debated solution to the federal question, covering power, resources and governance. It fits best.
• C. Terrorism: This is a threat to the country, not a solution. It is wrong.
• D. Revenue allocation: This is a long-standing issue, handled through formulas and commissions such as the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). It is also only one component and is not the "recent" answer.

Answer The correct option is B. restructuring.

Tip: When a Government question says "most recent times" together with "federal question", think restructuring. Narrower options such as state police or revenue allocation are only parts of it, and JAMB usually wants the umbrella term.