Chapter II: Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy (Nigerian Constitution) Archives - Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Nigerian Constitution) https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/category/nigerian-constitution/chapter-ii/ Free Access to all the Sections of the Nigerian Constitution 1999 By Dr. Leesi Ebenezer Mitee Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:33:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Nigerian-Constitution-Constitution-Of-The-Federal-Republic-Of-Nigeria-1999-Website-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Chapter II: Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy (Nigerian Constitution) Archives - Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Nigerian Constitution) https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/category/nigerian-constitution/chapter-ii/ 32 32 177125489 Section 13 of the Nigerian Constitution: Fundamental Obligations of the Government https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-13-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Sun, 10 May 2020 08:03:26 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=114 Section 13 of the Nigerian Constitution: Fundamental Obligations of the Government Fundamental Obligations of the Government 13.       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

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]]> 114 Section 14 of the Nigerian Constitution: The Government and the People https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-14-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Sun, 10 May 2020 18:42:58 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=248 Section 14 of the Nigerian Constitution: The Government and the People The Government and the People 14. (1) The Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be a State based on the principles of democracy and social justice. (2) It is hereby, accordingly, declared that – (a) sovereignty belongs to the people

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]]> 248 Section 15 of the Nigerian Constitution: Political Objectives https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-15-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Sun, 10 May 2020 18:58:34 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=250 Section 15 of the Nigerian Constitution: Political Objectives Political Objectives 15. (1) The motto of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress. (2) Accordingly, national integration shall be actively encouraged, whilst discrimination on the grounds of place of origin, sex, religion, status, ethnic or

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]]> 250 Section 16 of the Nigerian Constitution: Economic Objectives https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-16-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Sun, 10 May 2020 19:09:53 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=252 Section 16 of the Nigerian Constitution: Economic Objectives Economic Objectives 16. (1) The State shall, within the context of the ideals and objectives for which provisions are made in this Constitution — (a)  harness the resources of the nation and promote national prosperity and an efficient, a dynamic and self-reliant

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]]> 252 Section 17 of the Nigerian Constitution: Social Objectives https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-17-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Mon, 11 May 2020 08:15:23 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=257 Section 17 of the Nigerian Constitution: Social Objectives Social Objectives 17. (1) The State social order is founded on ideals of Freedom, Equality and Justice. (2) In furtherance of the social order — (a)  every citizen shall have equality of rights, obligations and opportunities before the law; (b) the sanctity

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]]> 257 Section 18 of the Nigerian Constitution: Education Objectives https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-18-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Mon, 11 May 2020 08:48:40 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=259 Section 18 of the Nigerian Constitution: Education Objectives Education Objectives 18. (1) Government shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels. (2) Government shall promote science and technology. (3) Government shall strive to eradicate illiteracy; and to this end Government shall

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]]> 259 Section 19 of the Nigerian Constitution: Foreign Policy Objectives https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-19-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Mon, 11 May 2020 09:02:58 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=265 Section 19 of the Nigerian Constitution: Foreign Policy Objectives Foreign Policy Objectives 19. The foreign policy objectives shall be — (a)  promotion and protection of the national interest; (b) promotion of African integration and support for African unity; (c)  promotion of international co-operation for the consolidation of universal peace and

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]]> 265 Section 20 of the Nigerian Constitution: Environmental Objectives https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-20-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Mon, 11 May 2020 09:17:30 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=271 Section 20 of the Nigerian Constitution: Environmental Objectives Environmental Objectives 20. The State shall protect and improve the environment and safeguarded the water, air and land, forest and wild life of Nigeria.

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]]> 271 Section 21 of the Nigerian Constitution: Directive on Nigerian Cultures https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-21-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Mon, 11 May 2020 09:27:30 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=273 Section 21 of the Nigerian Constitution: Directive on Nigerian Cultures Directive on Nigerian Cultures 21. The State shall — (a) protect, preserve and promote the Nigerian cultures which enhance human dignity and are consistent with the fundamental objectives as provided in this Chapter; and (b) encourage development of technological and

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]]> 273 Section 22 of the Nigerian Constitution: Obligation of the Mass Media https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/section-22-of-the-nigerian-constitution/ Mon, 11 May 2020 09:33:49 +0000 https://nigerianlawyersdirectory.com/nigerianconstitution/?p=275 Section 22 of the Nigerian Constitution: Obligation of the Mass Media Obligation of the Mass Media 22. The press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this Chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of

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