Preamble to nigerias 1999 constitution and the bakassi matter. To facilitate reference, specific areas of the 1999 constitution and their provisions are. The amending of nigerias constitution has engaged nigerians of all shades of opinion over the years. Constitution of unic foundation unique employment and empowerment initiative unic foundation slogan. Federal republic of nigeria 1999 the constitution of the federal. All illegal use and all profanation of these attributes are punished by the law. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation decree 1989 no. The current constitution was enacted on 29 may 1999, inaugurating the nigerian fourth republic. There have been a lot of searches on the web for the nigerian constitution these days.
Please note that this is a very simple, sample constitution, provided to assist groups in preparing their own, original constitution with more substance. Force of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. There are different procedures for the creation of new states,iv for boundary adjustment. Nigerians living abroad could bring human rights charges against abusive dictators. The pndc accepted the final product without revision, and it was put to a vote. Except as otherwise provided by this constitution any question proposed for decision in the senate. Under the constitution, each of the three regions retained a substantial measure of selfgovernment. Since the constitution is the supreme law of nigeria, it should empower abubakar, the provisional ruling council and all decrees and not the other way around. National assembly the may 1999 constitution, like those of 1979 and 1989, and the draft constitution of 1995, provided for a federal republic with an executive president on theusmodel. By accepting the proposed constitution, nigerians will be marching selfcrippled into the 21st century and. Nigerias first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered. Article 2 the attributes of the republic, such as defined in the first article, are reserved for the use of the public powers.
Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999, download pdf version. Constitutionmaking process independent nigeria has so far experimented with five constitutions, the 1960, 1963, 1979, 1989 and 1999 constitutions. 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. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives. Republic with executive president elections organisation. Nigerian constitution using insights from critical discourse analysis. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Promote better understanding and practice of islam. Promoting and fostering good corporate relationship in other to avail us.
The constitution of the nigeria union of journalists 2 article 2 objectives. If you intend to apply as a new organization, your application may be denied if you simply fill in the blanks and turn this in as a. 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. 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. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999. Constitutional amendment procedure in nigeria the 1999 nigeria constitution provides for six types of amendment. Past constitutions colonial era 19141960 nigeria s first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a. Download pdf this document is the constitution of nigeria from 1979. 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. The assembly was charged to draw up a draft constitution to establish a fourth republic, using pndc proposals. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria financial. Many people do not have access to the nigerian constitution and so, do not have any idea what their rights are. Nigeria child law resources the african child policy forum.
To collect, preserve and publish such statistical and other. Admittedly, the constitution, like any other human document, is not perfect and, to be able to examine this topic clearly, it is intended first, to take an excursion into the recent past history of local government system in nigeria as a foundation for our interpretation of the provisions of. To safeguard the freedom of the press and the freedom of journalists to engage in legitimate professional activities. Constitution drafting committee headed by chief rotimi williams, one of. Aim to provide employment and empowerment opportunities to the society at large. Maybe it is the season of politics or maybe people just want to know.
Nevertheless, its my pleasure to share this with any body who is interested in the content of the important document. Article information, pdf download for gender representation in the. Constitution making have been dominated by british colonial officers and the nigerian military rulers. 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 citizenry must be engaged and this as critical participants. While the nigerian constitution requires each house of the national. Nigeria department of field support cartographic section map no. The constitution of nigeria is the supreme law of the federal republic of nigeria. The constitution of the nigeria union of journalists. 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.
Gender representation in the 1999 nigerian constitution. A new constitution ushers in a new republic and unless the current legal order is overthrown by a revolution. As part of this process chatham house is hosting an event for ukbased nigerians to engage with some members of the committee and contribute to the. Osinbajos interpretation of section 171 of the constitution. Review of the 1999 constitution, nigerian democracy 1. The 1999 constitution has given birth to the fourth republic, though with problems for which it faces demands for a revision or amendment. The amendment of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 has not been free of controversies. Amending the constitution of the federal republic of. This document contains major provisions of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria which was promulgated by decree in 1989. 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. 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.
I used to have just the 1999 constitution available for download but i have now added the files for 1960, 1979 and 1989. The constitution guarantees every citizen equality under the law. It shall also promote the true image of islam through the use of mass media, publications and other means. This paper traces back megaconstitutional change in nigeria between 1999 until 2007. 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. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1979. 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. The underscored paragraph d of this section, on which osinbajo most probably relied, does specifically mention the efcc, and it is anathema to.
As for the system of government that would best suit nigeria the committee deliberated. Nigerias official title from a commonwealth domain whose head of state was the queen of england, to the present title federal republic of nigeria, civilians have never been in charge of nigerias constitution making exercises. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, fourth alteration bill, no. Independent national electoral commission legislature. Report of the constitution drafting committee containing.
Nigeria cannot, under the current legal order, have a brand new constitution. Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican. Sample constitution xyz organization at etsu please read. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. Report of the constitution drafting committee containing the draft constitution, vol. To prepare and produce the views and positions of the participants on the issues proposed for amendment in the. Thus, in the colonial era, the constitution, where it existed, rather than being an instrument of empowerment was an. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria amendment, 2010, download. Download the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria certain. A constitution is the fundamental law, written or unwritten, which establishes the character of a government. An act to provide for the construction and interpretation of acts of the national assembly and certain other instruments.
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