AMAMIHE Journal of Applied Philosophy

Restructuring has been a topical issue that has trended for quite some time in the Nigerian political space. The incessant and deafening calls for restructuring the Nigerian state has taken various dimensions but the political dimension is more outstanding. This is naturally so because the underlying philosophy behind the existence and continuity of every state and the control of its resources bother on politics. Nigeria is a multi- ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious state hence it is not surprising that social, religious, ethnic and political wrangling brew up in the country from time to time. Peaceful coexistence is an important component of nationhood. It is therefore in this context that the need for the restructuring of the Nigerian state is predicated to ensure rapid and competitive development of the various regions that make up the country. The Nigerian state as presently constituted and construed cannot make much progress hence the dire need for restructuring the country to give equal opportunities to all citizens of the country and perhaps put an end to all cries of marginalization by some sections of the country. Once this is done, a new Nigeria will emerge with egalitarianism as its underlying philosophy.

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