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Nigeria gained full independence in october 1960, as a federation of three regions northern, western, and eastern under a constitution that provided for a parliamentary form of government. Punishment of offences committed in the federal capital territory, abuja. On the whole, looking at the supremacy of the constitution and governance in nigeria, it is instructive to note that there has been poor culture of constitutionalism in nigeria. The republican constitution superseded the independence constitution of october 1st, 1960, which marked nigerias transformation from a monarchy to a republic. It includes chapters on general provisions, fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy, citizenship, fundamental rights, the legislative, the executive, the judiciary, federal capital territory and. Osinbajos interpretation of section 171 of the constitution. The amendment of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 has not been free of controversies. Brazil, india, mexico, nigeria, and the united states followed the. Many people do not have access to the nigerian constitution and so, do not have any idea what their rights are. Jul 28, 2009 the republican constitution superseded the independence constitution of october 1st, 1960, which marked nigerias transformation from a monarchy to a republic. Ethiopia, mozambique, namibia, niger, nigeria, south africa, sudan and. Ezera, constitutional developments in nigeria, 1960, p. The constitution of the nigeria union of journalists 2 article 2 objectives.
The citizenry must be engaged and this as critical participants. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria financial. He was pressured to do this by the caseley hayfordled west african congress in 1922, which was the year the first constitution was constituted for nigeria and a host of other west african countries colonized by the british, namely gambia, sierra leone and gold coast. The 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Under this constitution nigeria retained queen elizabeth ii as titular head of state. There have been a lot of searches on the web for the nigerian constitution these days. Full list of 1999 constitution amendment 1999 constitution.
There are, however, still some areas best left to conjecture until courts pronounce on them. The 1999 constitution has given birth to the fourth republic, though with problems for which it faces demands for a revision or amendment. Constitution of 29 may 1999, as amended by the first, second. A constitution can simply be said to be a set of established precedents or fundamental principles, according to which a country, state, community, or any other organizational body is governed.
The latest controversy dogging the amendment relates to whether or not it is necessary for the president to assent to the bill of the national assembly amending the constitution, even after the amendment has been ratified by at least twothirds of the houses of assembly of. The 1999 nigeria constitution as amended is free for download for your use any time either in word doc or in pdf. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, fourth alteration bill, no. The full guide is available in pdf and as an ebook at and includes a chapter on principles and crosscutting themes in constitution building.
That has been the journey so far of nigeria s constitution development, from the colonial era to the current 1999 edition, as amended. A constitution is also a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed. Nigeria department of field support cartographic section map no. Nigeria s constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011 subsequently amended. An act to provide for the construction and interpretation of acts of the national assembly and certain other instruments. The constitution spells out the assignment of functions and areas of fiscal jurisdiction among the various units of the nigerian federal system.
Federal constitutions are framed for a variety of reasons and purposes. It includes chapters on general provisions, fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy, citizenship, fundamental rights, the legislative, the executive, the judiciary, federal capital territory and general supplementary provisions. Nigerias first constitution as a sovereign state was enacted by a british order in council so as to come into force immediately upon independence, on 1 october 1960. The short title to the penal code law 1959 hereinafter referred to as repeal of the 2 the principal law. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of nigeria the supreme law of the federal republic of nigeria with its 1st, 2nd and 3rd amendments. The man that formulated the first constitution for nigeria was sir hugh clifford.
The constitution guarantees every citizen equality under the law. May 15, 2017 the underscored paragraph d of this section, on which osinbajo most probably relied, does specifically mention the efcc, and it is anathema to smuggle any extraneous matter into the constitution. To safeguard the freedom of the press and the freedom of journalists to engage in legitimate professional activities. Historical development of the nigerian constitution. This document contains major provisions of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria which was promulgated by decree in 1989. As an electronic pdf softcopy, it will be delivered to you by email. The underscored paragraph d of this section, on which osinbajo most probably relied, does specifically mention the efcc, and it is anathema to. The final part of the paper compares the failure of nigerian constitutional.
I used to have just the 1999 constitution available for download but i have now added the files for 1960, 1979 and 1989. Remember this at all times, chapter i, of the 1999 constitution. The constitution on nigerias social and political issues. It demonstrates that the history can be divided into periods of nonparticipation, and then gradual participation of nigerians in the making of their constitution. Constitutionmaking process independent nigeria has so far experimented with five constitutions, the 1960, 1963, 1979, 1989 and 1999 constitutions. This post contains the full list of parts and sections of the constitution that were amended by nigeria s national assembly. Constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992 pndcl 282 as amended by constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. The current constitution was enacted on 29 may 1999, inaugurating the nigerian fourth republic. Download the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, as amended, free pdf copy for desktop and mobile. The nigerian constitution for all project hopes to address the lack of knowledge of the nations laws on the part of the citizenry. This constitution has improved on the 1979 constitution of nigeria in seeking to promote federalism both in its classical formulation and as a tool for achieving the much needed unity in diversity 1. Nigeria s first constitution as a sovereign state was enacted by a british order in council so as to come into force immediately upon independence, on 1 october 1960. Download the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999.
Legislation online the house of representatives, national assembly, nigeria pdf of constitution doc. Get a fullyhyperlinked free pdf softcopy of the 1999 nigerian constitution, as amended. Review of the 1999 constitution, nigerian democracy 1. Since independence, nigeria has had several attempts at a workable constitution. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation decree 1989 no. The 1999 constitution of nigeria provides what may be regarded as basic and rather comprehensive legal framework for true federalism. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation. This book is a completely revised merger of both volumes 1 and 2 of constitutional law in nigeria previously published. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria recognizes three tiers of government. Constitutional amendment procedures international idea.
Jan 10, 2017 we the people of the federal republic of nigeria, having firmly and solemnly resolved, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding and to provide for a constitution for the purpose of promoting the good government and welfare of all. Major contentious issues in the 1999 constitution of nigeria. A presentation to students of the faculty of law, ajayi crowther university, oyo, 31 january 2017. It shall also promote the true image of islam through the use of mass media, publications and other means. Review of the 1999 constitution and nigerian democracy 4. For instance, following the declaration of independence and the revolutionary war in 1776, the original states of the united states of america operated an article of confederacy, a necessary but unwieldy document that. Build, manage and support mosques in nigeria and elsewhere. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1979.
Nigeria is one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign state to be known by the name of the federal republic of nigeria. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. Introduction my association with ajayi crowther university dates back to 2007 when i was. Thus, in the colonial era, the constitution, where it existed, rather than being an instrument of empowerment was an. Promote better understanding and practice of islam.
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A constitution is the fundamental law, written or unwritten, which establishes the character of a government. The nigerian constitution has several sources from which it was originally created. This study provides history and analysis of constitution making in nigeria. Part i, paragraph 1 says see page 1 this constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. Constitution of nigeria 1999 wikisource, the free online. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4.
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