Mar 27, 2012 the vanguard comment of march 14, 2012 titled challenges of regionalisation provides an interesting approach to the history of the regionalist federalism of the independence movement of the 1950s. Constitution making process independent nigeria has so far experimented with five constitutions, the 1960, 1963, 1979, 1989 and 1999 constitutions. Part 4 looks at the issue of the principle of derivation of revenue allocation while part 5 is a discussion of supreme court of nigeria landmark case of attorneygeneral of the federation v. It demonstrates that the history can be divided into periods of nonparticipation, and then gradual participation of nigerians in the making of their constitution. Ownership and control of natural resources under the.
Allied matters act, laws of federation of nigeria, 1990. The constitution of nigeria is the supreme law of the federal republic of nigeria. Jul 28, 2009 the republican constitution superseded the independence constitution of october 1st, 1960, which marked nigerias transformation from a monarchy to a republic. Presidents assent is a sine qua non before a bill to amend the constitution will become effective as a law in nigeria. Our constitution rocks by juliette turner, paperback barnes.
President trump said rocks would be considered firearms if thrown at the. Nigerian army uses trumps words to justify fatal shooting of rock. Political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. Written for teens by a teen, turners fascinating handbook is packed with fun facts, quotes, cartoons, and graphics leading you clausebyclause through one of the most important charters in human history.
The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1989. Geology and mineral resources of nigeria springerlink. Ezera, constitutional developments in nigeria, 1960, p. Political leadership and corruption in nigeria since. Nigerias constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011. Review of the 1999 constitution and nigerian democracy 4. You will need to provide your email address, where you want the constitution to be sent to. Constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 uganda. Today, the nigerian constitution in force is called the 1999 constitution. It analyses the procedure for the making of the 1999 constitution, and the present position.
Major contentious issues in the 1999 constitution of nigeria. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria section chapter i general provisions part ifederal republic of nigeria. The federal republic of nigeria is an african country known for its history and culture, natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided. Historical development of the nigerian constitution.
It is a country with a current population of about 180 million people, and with different laws policies and constitutions to ensure that order is maintained. 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 s first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered. History of nigerian constitutional development the jet lawyer. This book is an excellent introduction to our constitution, and i would. Free download 1999 nigeria constitution as amended pdf. Download the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, as amended, free pdf copy for desktop and mobile.
The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 as amended section. Oyo, usually referred to as oyo state to distinguish it from the city of oyo, is an inland state in southwestern nigeria, with its capital at ibadan. Ondo state capital where he was chairman at the presentation of a book, nigeria. 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. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. The text of the constitution is presented bit by bit as the book works through each article and section. Nigeria would not have been caught in the widening web of insecurity, corruption, stunted socioeconomic and political growth among others, if the minority report and draft constitution of. States of the federation and the federal capital territory, abuja. As an electronic pdf softcopy, it will be delivered to you by email. And the primary institution whose raison detre is service on behalf of the mass operating. The importance of a constitution in any given society cannot be overemphasized.
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. Apr 25, 2015 conquently, the federal high court in abuja held inter alia, that mr. This first set of constitutions was passed in the following years. Affiliation the association is affiliated to the west african science association and all full members of san are automatically members of w. Mar 17, 2016 history of nigerian constitutional development introduction. Eighteenyearold juliette turner, author of our presidents rock. It deals with the various principles of constitutional law and fundamental human rights as contained in the 1999 constitution, though frequent references are made to previous nigerian constitutions so as to highlight the. 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.
More importantly, the executive council established by the constitution was purely an advisory body to the governor general because of the veto power. Constitution of nigeria 1999 wikisource, the free online. The man that formulated the first constitution for nigeria was sir hugh clifford. The trustees shall provide and keep a minute book in which shall be pasted minutes of the proceedings of meetings of the trustees.
Core freedoms in nigerian and us constitutions university of. Oct 11, 2014 the era also led to the establishment of first political party in nigeria in 1923 by herbert macaulay nndp and the establishment of newspaper like west african pilot and lagos daily news. Constitutional amendment and the presidents veto the. An analytical study of nigerias constitutionmaking developments and the historical and political factors that affected constitutional change 1960. I want to tell the public what i have been telling these folks that wants me to chill out on this bakassi thing by using the above preamble to nigerias 1999 constitution. Ownership and control of natural resources under the nigerian. The current constitution was enacted on 29 may 1999, inaugurating the nigerian fourth republic past constitutions colonial era 19141960 nigeria s. Is presented in an easyto use format that makes the constitution easy to understand.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Part 1 discusses the geology of the crystalline rocks and their regional distribution while the sedimentary basins constitute the subject of part 2. This book is a completely revised merger of both volumes 1 and 2 of the previous published constitutional law in nigeria. The landscape consists of old hard rocks and dome shaped hills, which rise gently from. The constitution of the association of nigerian authors we the founders and members of the association of nigerian authors having firmly and solemnly resolved to provide for ourselves a constitution to all intents and purposes for the wellbeing of our organization and to work in conjunction with all other wellmeaning. The current constitution was enacted on 29 may 1999, inaugurating the nigerian fourth republic. This study provides history and analysis of constitution making in nigeria. The president is elected in national elections which take place every four years. A presentation to students of the faculty of law, ajayi crowther university, oyo, 31 january 2017. Constitutional development in nigeria from 1914 till date. Part 3 presents the mineral resources of nigeria, their geological environment, mode of occurrence, localities and where possible their estimated reserves. Read the fulltext online edition of constitutional developments in nigeria.
For a thorough discussion of nigerian constitutional development, see odumosu, the nigerian. Dec 27, 2011 this is why the democratic project in nigeria must begin with the political formation of the project. The group does not recognize the nigerian constitution, claiming it. Our constitution rocks is for a new generation, a reminder of what it means to have a voice and live free. Jun 06, 2011 since independence, nigeria has had several attempts at a workable constitution. The offices, powers, and titles of the head of state and the head of government were officially merged into the office of the presidency under the 1979 constitution of nigeria. Constitution of nigeria 1960 wikisource, the free online.
Full list of 1999 constitution amendment channels television. Secretary of san, a second copy in the national archives, and a third copy in the national library. The constitution, in nigerias situation, is the supreme law of the land which all acts of individuals and of parliament must not contravene. Considering the provisions of clifford constitution, the legislative council was composed of 46 members of which official members including the governor and 19. Some of my friends have said to me iguade chill out on this bakassi thing, nobody really cares in nigeria. Jul 26, 2017 1999 constitution, nigerias greatest misadventure, says akande.
The constitution of 1946 was passew when the westminster style parliamentary constitution was enacted in the country. International journal of humanities and social science vol. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Nigeria is unarguably one of the most influential countries in africa. 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. Constitution of church of nigeriaanglican communion. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 arrangement of sections chapter i general provisions part i federal republic of nigeria 1. The president of nigeria is also the commanderinchief of the nigerian armed forces. Includes fun facts, quotes, cartoons, actual debates, great graphics, and much. A constitutional history of nigeria benjamin obi nwabueze. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999.
This constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on the authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. A constitution is the fundamental law, written or unwritten, which establishes the character of a government. Texts of nigerian constitution, nigerian constitution ebook, nigerian constitution book textbook. Under the nigerian 1999 constitution the government of oyo state, and those of the other. The clifford constitution of 1922 abolished the nigerian council of 1914 as it was replaced by a new legislative council through which nigerians will be given access to power via electoral principles. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. Our constitution rocks is for a new generation, a reminder of what it means to have a. Introduction my association with ajayi crowther university dates back to 2007 when i was.
It is the fundamental and organic law of a nation or state that establishes. National objectives and directive principles of state policy. Our constitution isnt just a 200yearold document written by men in powdered wigs and knee breeches. Download 1999 nigerian constitution as amended full list of part of 1999 nigeria constitution that were amended. The 1999 constitution has given birth to the fourth republic, though with problems for which it faces demands for a revision or amendment. Except as otherwise provided in this constitution or any canon or regulation made by the general synod, all disputes arising within the church of nigeria anglican communion shall be determined by the standing committee of the church, whose decision shall be final and binding unless it is reversed or varied by the general synod. The nigerian constitution as a document was prepared by the nigerian military, while it was preparing to hand back power over to a civilian administration in 1999, after a long period of military rule which took effect about 7 years previously, in 1993. Jul 27, 2017 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, fourth alteration bill, no. Mar 09, 2020 constitutional development in nigeria from 1914 till date.