Ways in which the 1954 Constitution established true Federalism in Nigeria are:
(i) Division of the country: The country was divided into three regions - western, eastern and northern regions.
(ii) Legislative powers: Powers were also divided, specifying items for the different tiers of government and giving the exclusive legislative powers to the central government.
(iii) Autonomy : The Regional Houses of Assembly were granted legislative autonomy.
(iv) Council of Ministers: Council of ministers was created and made up of four ministers drawn from each region, based on equal representation.
(v) Regional head of government: Premiers, as heads of government for the regions, were to be appointed by the governor.
(vi) The judiciary and public service: These two institutions were to be regionalised.
(vii) Electoral laws: These were to be provided for the regions differently.
(viii) Revenue allocation formula: There was the establishment of the revenue allocation formula.