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The federal capital territory, abuja, shall be as defined in. Dec 27, 2011 this is why the democratic project in nigeria must begin with the political formation of the project. To live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god dedicated to the promotion of inter. 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. Constitution of 29 may 1999, as amended by the first, second. Constitution of the federal republic new thought pdf of nigeria. However, while the land policy facilitated the implementation of some. The constitution guarantees every citizen equality under the law. Strengths and weaknesses of each constitution largely lie with those that practice it, particularly the decision makers. The section called the preamble is intended to be a page of contents for the nigerian legislation. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria first alteration act 2010, constitution of the federal republic of nigeria second alteration act 2010, constitution of the federal republic of nigeria third alteration act 2010, all available in english. Nigerias constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 chapter i. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation decree 1989 no.
It has as its main rule and stipulation that the constitution shall remain the most powerful authority for people. Section 66 the judicial powers vested in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this section a shall extend, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this constitution, to all inherent powers and sanctions of a court of law. Republic of nigeria li compliance with the transition to. The 1999 nigeria constitution as amended is free for download for your use any time. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999, as amended to 2010 english. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The 1989 constitution was carried out by three bodies set up by babangidas administration. Review of the 1999 constitution, nigerian democracy 1. This document became the fourth in nigerian history to appear in the law field. We have provided here the 1999 constitution of nigeria.
This constitution shall have the force of law throughout nigeria and, subject to the provisions of section 4 of this constitution, if any other law including the constitution of a region is inconsistent with this constitution, this constitution shall prevail and the other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. What are the weaknesses of the nigeria 1999 constitution. This law library of congress report analyzes electoral law in nigeria, particularly. Jul 27, 2017 full list of 1999 constitution amendment. Obata, nigeria pdf consulted on 20050810 legislation online the house of representatives, national assembly, nigeria pdf of constitution consulted on 20110824. You will need to provide your email address, where you want the constitution to be sent to. This document contains major provisions of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria which was promulgated by decree in 1989.
Jun 06, 2011 its acceptance in 1999 was provisional, a kind of modus vivendi to ease out the military and pave the way for national rebirthdemocracy and reconstruction. The latest constitution of nigeria that was created to rule our country was accepted in 1999. Download free pdf copy of the 1999 nigerian constitution as amended. Review of the 1999 constitution and nigerian democracy 4. Major contentious issues in the 1999 constitution of nigeria. Constitution of nigeria 1999 wikisource, the free online.
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Subject to the provisions of this constitution, the executive powers of the. The 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria authorises the receipts and payments of government, spelts out the revenue allocation formula between the federal, state and local governments and stipulates the duties and responsibilities of the auditorgeneral. Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in nigeria. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. This paper therefore is an attempt to examine the major defaults of the 1999 constitution of nigeria. The share of the oil sector in gdp increased from 28. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria certain. Supremacy of the constitution and good governance in nigeria benedict d. Full list of 1999 constitution amendment 1999 constitution. Download pdf this document is the constitution of nigeria from 1979. Any law not consistent with the constitution is void to the extent of its consistency.
Download the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. 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. Free download 1999 nigeria constitution as amended pdf. By this, we hope to be able to raise enrollment numbers and reduce the poor academic performance of students and the drastic failure rates in exams while also working to enhance instructional practice among teachers using familiar channels of interaction to train and empower them on the use. Whereas the federal military government of the federal. Abstract the land use act of 1978 is deemed a federal enactment and as such sets out the national policies on the utilization of the enjoyment of land. Amending the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 by dr gbenga adebayo in download. However, there is a huge history before that constitution and its power. Just like every other country around the world, 1999 nigeria constitution is the organic and fundamental law of nigeria which is. Section 251 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Persons born outside nigeria after 30th september, 1960.
The nigerian constitution is a document that was prepared by the nigerian military, during their preparation period to hand over power back to civilian administration in 1999, after a long period of military rule which took effect about 7 years previously, in 1993. Nairaland forum nairaland general politics download the 1999 constitution free. Continuation from nigeria 1999 constitution chapter iii. Continuation from nigeria 1999 constitution chapter i. Nonjusticiability of chapter ii of the nigerian constitution as an impediment to economic rights and development article pdf available september 2015 with 10,789 reads how we measure reads. The nigerian constitution 1960, 1979, 1989 and 1999. Nigeria freedom of information act 2011 and its implication for records and office security management ayuba a. As an electronic pdf softcopy, it will be delivered to you by email. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria i constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 act no. Nigerias federal legislative body, the national assembly, consists of two. An act to alter the provisions of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 and for related matters 6th july, 2010.
Many people do not have access to the nigerian constitution and so, do not have any idea what their rights are. Ewemie and ainabor augutine e abstract the dynamics of nigeria s history has imposed on it a succession of leaders who ruled in such a way that sharply showed absence of good governance in nigeria s developmental efforts. The land use act 1978 in the context of the 1999 constitution in nigeria lambert uyi edigin ph d. History of nigerian constitutional development the jet lawyer. The amendment of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 has not been free of controversies. Nigeria, 1999, and in collaboration with relevant judicial authorities establish mobile courts to expeditiously dispense cases of violation of environmental. Section 2511 notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this constitution and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by an act of the national assembly, the federal high court shall have and exercise jurisdiction to the exclusion of any other court in civil causes and matters. While this article presents arguments outlining the reluctance of some of nigeria s northern states to enact the cra, the author maintains that the right of the girl child in relation to marriage is not adequately protected. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria pdf download. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation. Nigeria s first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered. Force of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999, as. The amendment of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 has not been free of.
Its very important to know that theres no perfect constitution anywhere in the world. Hitches and the way forward conference paper pdf available january. The constitution of nigeria is the bedrock upon which all nigerian laws rested. This decree may be cited as the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria certain consequential repeals decree 1999 and shall come into force on 29th may 1999. 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 constitution and the roles of local governments in nigeria. Maybe it is the season of politics or maybe people just want to know.
The most evil document in circulation in the world today, i am told, is the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria amended or not. Download the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, as amended, free pdf copy for desktop and mobile. 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. Pdf nonjusticiability of chapter ii of the nigerian. The bill seeks to alter section 147 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 to provide for the appointment of a minister from the. Nigeria the structure of nigeria s gdp showed a major change in 2000 with the oil sector emerging as the dominant contributor to gdp ahead of agricultural activities as was the case in 1999. Act online international centre for nigerian law in association with the chambers of e.
This post contains the full list of parts and sections of the constitution that were amended by nigeria s national assembly. The past, current peril and future hopes aderonke majekodunmi political science department, faculty of social sciences university of lagos, nigeria abstract the origins of nigerias federalism lie not in the pluralities of economic and geographic regions. We the people of the federal republic of nigeria having firmly and solemnly resolved. The constitution of nigeria is the supreme law of the federal republic of nigeria. The federal capital territory, abuja, shall be as defined in part ii of the first scheduled to this constitution. Since the inception of the current democratic dispensation in 1999, each successive session of the national assembly has embarked on constitution amendment exercise. Overview nigeria, with an estimated population of 140 million, ranks among the top 10 nations in proved oil and natural gas reserves. Administrative justice within the framework of the 1999 constitution section 6 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 the 1999 constitution, provides that the judicial powers of the country shall be vested in the courts established by the constitution and under the laws of the national and state assemblies. Enacted by the national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria alteration of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999. The current constitution was enacted on 29 may 1999, inaugurating the nigerian fourth republic. It shall be the duty and responsibility of all organs of government, and of all authorities and persons, exercising legislative, executive or judicial powers, to conform to, observe and apply the provisions of this chapter of this constitution. It is the fundamental and organic law of a nation or state that establishes. Oil and gas resources in the federal republic of nigeria wumi iledare1 and rotimi suberu2 1. Features of 1999 constitution in nigeria updated legit.
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