Prc, the national council of states ncs and the federal executive council fec. 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 1999 federal environmental protection agency act 1988 national guidelines on environmental audit in nigeria 1999. The nigeria highway code is the code of conduct for car, motorcyscle, cyclist, lorry, bus and other drivers. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Federal university of agriculture and technology, funtua, establishment, etc.
Founded 1963 although nigeria gained independence from the united kingdom on 1 october 1960, the nation retained the british monarch, elizabeth ii, as titular head of state until the adoption of a new constitution in 1963 declaring the nation a republic the name nigeria is derived from the word niger the name of the river that constitutes the most remarkable geographical feature of. To abide by the provision of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria and all relevant laws and by laws activities programs call to president buhari. Tipper drivers protest illegal levies in anambra punch. Threetier structure a federal government, 36 state governments, 774 local government administrations. Fundamental human rights in nigeria nigerian finder. Embassy of the federal republic of nigeria nigeria. The first republic was the republican government of nigeria between 1963 and 1966 governed by the first republican constitution. Federal republic of nigeria federal ministry of education state education program investment project sepip environmental and social management framework esmf draft final report federal project support unit fpsu multilateral branch, state education programme investment projectsepip 8th floor, phase 111, federal secretariat, abuja may 2012.
Executive summary in addition to being a party to the african charter, the constitution of nigeria guarantees the fundamental rights to life, 4 respect for the dignity of the person, 5 liberty, 6 a fair and speedy trial, 7 privacy, 8 freedom of assembly and association, 9 and nondiscrimination. Lawyer sues frsc over number plates and drivers licence. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999, as. Nigerian national policy frameworks the transformation agenda 2011 2015 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999. The constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. Federal republic of nigeria companies income tax act 19. Nigerias drivers of change initiative and the country assistance programme 41. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria free download. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 81 2 in the exercise of any powers under subsection 1 of this section any such body shall not confer powers or impose duties on any officer or authority of the federation except with the approval of the president. Analysis the very first provisional section of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria cfrn, 1999 in bold but cold, lifeless print holds. The federal republic of nigeria shall not be governed, nor shall any persons or group of persons take control of the government of nigeria or. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria could be traced back to 1914, during the british colonial era. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 federal environmental protection agency act 1988 national guidelines on environmental audit in nigeria 1999 national environmental standards and regulations enforcement agency nesrea act 2007 universal basic education ube act 2004 child rights act 2003.
Amending the constitution of the federal republic of. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria free. Embassy of the federal republic of nigeria about nigeria. Federal road safety corps is the government agency with statutory responsibilities for road.
The questions are whether the frsc commission establishment act, no 22 of 2007 is, in whole or parts, a validly passed and enacted act of the federal republic of nigeria. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1979. Federal republic of nigeria article about federal republic. In a state, the legislature may be referred to as the house of assembly. Lawyer drags frsc to court over new vehicle plate numbers. Complete the driver s licence application form online.
The federal government of nigeria is composed of three distinct branches. Western nigeria and the federal territory of lagos. This vision statement is in tune with the transformation agenda of the president of the federal republic of nigeria, his excellency, dr goodluck ebele jonathan, gcfr. Its very important to know that theres no perfect constitution anywhere in the world.
Some scholars canvass for the removal of the immunity clause because its retention, they argue, appears ironic in view of the stance of the government to rid governance of corrupt practices. This act alters the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 among other things, to provide for the financial independence of the national assembly and independent national electoral commission. Within this colonial period of 1914 to 1960, a period of 56 years, nigeria had six 6 constitutions. Educating drivers, motorists and other members of the public generally on the proper use of the highways. Births, deaths, etc compulsory registration act, 1992. Nigeria highway code revised nigerian highway code 2016. The legislative powers of the federal republic of nigeria shall be vested in a. Annoyed by the development, it was learnt that the tipper drivers association approached a federal high court and the court, in suit no.
Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 we the people of the federal republic of nigeria 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 solidarity, world peace. One of the most pressing debates in nigeria today is on the continued retention, or removal, of the immunity clause enshrined in section 308 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria amendment, 2010. Aims to sustain, promote and implement within the nation the manifesto and the values of the green party of nigeria gpn, subject to the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 as amended. 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. Its coast in the south is located on the gulf of guinea in the atlantic ocean. Njc suspends two judges for falsifying age, failing to. 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. The independent national electoral commission inec was established by the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria to among other things organize elections into. An act to alter the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria cap. Federal republic of nigeria ignatius akaayar ayua and dakas c. Right to life every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in execution of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in nigeria section 33 of the 1999 constitution. Under the 1963 constitution of the federal republic, the office of president was a ceremonial post, like that of the governorgeneral of the federation it replaced, with the prime minister being head of government, as the leader of the largest par. What are the differences and similarities between the 1963.
It came into force on 1 october 1963 nigeria s third anniversary as an independent nation. During civilian rule, the federal or state government consists o the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. Nigerias constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011. Title inec nigeria independent national electoral commission summary the independent national electoral commission inec was established by the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country. The appro al of twothirds of both houses of parliament is required and the. Council viewed his lordships failure to deliver judgement for nearly four years as a misconduct, contrary to section 292 1 b of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999, as. Fhcawkcs1042017, reportedly held that the anambra state. It came into force on 1st of october,1963 nigeria s third anniversary as an independent nation. Status of the constitution 1 this constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on the authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. Amending the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. With this recertification your place of worship will now be licensed by the ministry of interior to conduct legal marriages in line with the marriage act, cap m6 law of the federation of nigeria 2004 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. The federal republic of nigeria shall not be governed, nor shall person or group of persons. It is also ostensible to note that constitution is a means to an end, it could not be static, and it has to be. Inec nigeria independent national electoral commission.
Republic of nigeria and the particulars of each trade licence shall be entered in. Freight and passenger transport is able to move freely to support the growing economy of the country. The finality of its decision is given constitutional expression in section 235 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 which provides that. According to the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, these are the fundamental human rights. Electronic pdf copy of any law with current citations are available for n.
The forest in nigeria is currently estimated to extend to around 9. At the federal level, the legislature is known as the national assembly. It shares borders with benin to the west, cameroon and chad to the east, and niger to the north. Provisional ruling council prc i determination, from time to time, of the general direction of government policy and national policy on major issue affecting the federal republic of nigeria. Constitution and with the level of nigerian participation led to a number of constitutional reforms. The questions are whether the frsc commission establishment act, no 22 of 2007 is, in whole or parts, a validly passed and enacted act of the federal republic of nigeria, having regard to the breach of the provisions of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 as amended and the respective rules of the house of. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. 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 solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding.
Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria how is. Under this constitution nigeria retained queen elizabeth ii as titular head of state. Lawyer sues frsc over number plates and drivers licence by. Since then, the military has ruled the country for a total of 30 years while democratic governance has existed for only 17 years 1960 66, 197983, and 1999 to the present. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. Nigeria content about nigeria the country history culture economy government.
The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria federal republic of nigeria on. Should 1999 constitution of federal republic of nigeria be. What are the weaknesses of the nigeria 1999 constitution. This document is the constitution of nigeria from 1979. Cfrn constitution of the federal republic of nigeria.
We the people of the federal republic of nigeria, having firmly and solemnly resolve, continue reading. Dakas nigeria, named after the river niger, is situated on the southern coast of west africa. On the condition that the federal government of nigeria looks the other way when a state governor decided to banish a genuine citizen of the federal republic of nigeria, because of a lifeless and. The amendment of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 has not been free of controversies. Question was put and the \otes and proceedings were approved by unanimous consent. Nigeria is a federal republic, with executive power exercised by the. Laws of lagos state online access to documents listed below are available by following the links. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1963.
Article 17 1 the state social order is founded on ideals of freedom, equality and justice. Verify the authenticity of your new drivers licence facebook. A ajayi federal minister of forestrystateparliamentary secretary to sadauna. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Apr 02, 2014 click ok from the pop up box, after confirming the drivers licence number to be correct this will pull up your information as supplied when you processed the new drivers licence if it does not pull up your data, means your new drivers licence is fake and is not in frsc data base. This recertification is applicable to all places of worship previously licensed by the local government area lga in nigeria. In exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 2, 3 and 4 of the quarantine act and all the other powers enabling me in that behalf, i, muhammadu buhari, president of the federal republic of nigeria, hereby declare covid19 a dangerous infectious disease and make the following regulations. The 1999 elections marked the introduction of a federal constitution.
Proceed to the frsc officer at the dlc for biometric data capture. Being the highest court in the land its decisions are final. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria pdf download. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 with the first, second, and third alterations external link nigeria.
This constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on the authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. 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. Functions of the principal organs of the federal government. It is constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Ekpo nigeria has a population of about million people. A bill for an act to alter the provisions of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 to provide for the amendment of sections 65 2 a, 1 d, section 106 c and section 177 d therein, to provide for minimum qualification for election into the. The federal republic of nigeria ebere osieke nigeria became an independent state on 1 october 1960. From the foregoing, it can be seen that constitutional supremacy is the position of the constitution having the superior or greatest power or authority. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria third alteration act of february 22, 2011 external link world intellectual property organization.
The policy, legislation and institutional procedures of nigeria which are relevant to the slogor project and therefore considered include. We the people of the federal republic of nigeria, 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 solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding, and to provide for a constitution for the purpose of. We the people of the federal republic of nigeria having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation. This may appear to be a short period upon which to base a. This act alters the provisions of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 to provide the independent national electoral commission with sufficient time to conduct byeelections and provide grounds for. Strengths and weaknesses of each constitution largely lie with those that practice it, particularly the decision makers. Nigeria has a welldefined network of federal highways, into which numerous state and municipal roads interlink to provide a basis for road transportation access throughout the country. Nigerias rich natural endowment supports the economic and sociocultural base of millions of people, providing shelter, food, clothing, medicine, spiritual value and raw materials for industry. The macpherson constitution, 1951 after another british governor, created a quasi federal nigeria, and this was followed by the lyttleton constitution, 1954 after the.
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