The law provides the basic legal framework for regulating the conduct of federal, state and area council elections in nigeria. Consequently, there is a huge gap between the promise of nigerias rather welldesigned federal constitution and the practice of nigerias federal democracy. The national assembly shall have power to make laws for the peace. Federal university of agriculture and technology, funtua, establishment, etc. 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. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Other laws that are of importance are the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation act chapter c23, laws of the federation of nigeria 2004, as. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 with the first, second, and third alterations external link nigeria. The postplanting round of the second wave will be fielded in september 2012. In july 2011, leadership, a nigerian national newspaper n. 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. This constitution abolished the british monarch, queen elizabeth ii, as the nigerian head of state, and instead made provision for a president, with a fiveyear term in office, who would be elected directly by the members of nigeria s federal legislature the national assembly and the house of reps via a secret ballot poll. 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. Lawyer sues frsc over number plates and drivers licence.
Judicial independence under nigerias fourth republic cwsl. Both the 1946 and 1951 colonial constitutions provided for a federal system. The current constitution was enacted on 29 may 1999, inaugurating the nigerian fourth republic. The policy, legislation and institutional procedures of nigeria which are relevant to the slogor project and therefore considered include. The federation comprises 36 states and 1 federal capital territory, where the capital, abuja, is located. Under this constitution nigeria retained queen elizabeth ii as titular head of state. In sokoto, as in all of nigerias 36 states, nigerian nationals whose ethnic. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria third alteration act of february 22, 2011 external link. Cfrn constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. The legislative powers of the federal republic of nigeria shall be vested in a national assembly for the federation, which shall consist of a senate and a house of representatives. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria could be traced back to 1914, during the british colonial era. Lawyer drags frsc to court over new vehicle plate numbers and. 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. 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.
Whereas the american system is based on a pure federalism where the federating units enjoy a wide autonomy from the central government in d. Amending the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Verify the authenticity of your new drivers licence facebook. Table of content foreward 3 preface 4 acknowledgement 5 list of acronyms 6 1. Lagos state of nigeria official gazette no 27 rdikeja 3 august 2012 vol. Codified constitutions most recent, in use today a codified constitution is constitution that is contained in a single document, which is the single source of constitutional law in a state. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Whereas the federal military government of the federal republic of nigeria in compliance with the transition to civil rule political programme decree 1998 has, through the independent national electoral commission, conducted elections to the office. It came into force on 1st of october,1963 nigeria s third anniversary as an independent nation. Three arms zone, abuja federal capital territory phone. Subject to the provisions of section 28 of this constitution, a person to whom the provisions of this section apply may be registered as a citizen of nigeria, if the president is satisfied that. Nigeria constitution of the federal republic of nigeria.
Japan international cooperation agency jica mitsubishi ufj research and consulting co. The 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria ushered in a presidential system of government relatively patterned after the system in the united states of america. Nigeria is famous for her huge population of about 150 million people the largest national population on the african continent. Engungwu 2009, while reflecting on this problem stressed the need to.
In pursuance of education for all, the nigeria government developed the national policy on education 1977, revised 1999, introduced several policy measures among which are the. National health policy with a view to effecting those changes that would accelerate health development in nigeria. Consequently, there is a huge gap between the promise of nigerias rather welldesigned federal constitution and. Jun 03, 2011 5 attorney general of the federal republic of nigeria.
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. May 12, 2011 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. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 as amended in 2011 made provision for fundamental rights in chapter iv that is from sections 33 to 46. The federal republic of nigerias constitution, the eia act, eia regulations and various sectoral legislation and regulations are broadly consistent with the banks integrated safeguards system policy iss. Goodluck ebele jonathan appointed a minister for the new ministry of communication technology. Subject to the provision of this constitution, the executive powers of the federation. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria listed as cfrn. Nigerias constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011. Nigerias first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered. Its coast in the south is located on the gulf of guinea in the atlantic ocean. Lawyer sues frsc over number plates and drivers licence by.
On the 17th of july 2011 the president and commanderinchief of the nigerian armed forces of the federal republic of nigeria, dr. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. The constitution of nigeria is the supreme law of the federal republic of nigeria. This article examines indigeneitybased citizenship in nigerian federalism. Federal republic of nigeria national bureau of statistics abuja, nigeria. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria free. Assessing citizenship in nigerian federalism jstor. Fe whether nigeria issues international drivers licenses.
Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria free download. The leadership of the national assembly on thursday met with the minister of finance, budget and national planning to be briefed by the latter on the plan by the federal government to amen. Within this colonial period of 1914 to 1960, a period of 56 years, nigeria had six 6 constitutions. Ekpo nigeria has a population of about million people. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation decree.
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. An uncodified constitution is one that is not contained in a single document, but consists of several different sources, which may be written or unwritten sovereign states. According to the federal government in their national report to the 2009. The apparent conflict between skills required and skills available for employment have also been noted by employers of labour in nigeria. 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. Present, and the future, embassy of the federal republic of nigeria. Government of nigeria in 2006, states that the nigerian constitution. By design, this survey is integrated fully into the current general household survey ghs.
The national energy efficiency action plan neeap for nigeria has been developed through concerted efforts of over twenty ministries, departments and agencies of the federal government of nigeria, with inputs from representatives of 36 states and the fct as well as the private sector, ngos, civil society. This population is made up of about 374 pure ethnic stocks. The legislative powers of the federal republic of nigeria shall be vested in a national assembly for the federation, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. Federal republic of nigeria and all our external donor partners for their unflinching support towards ensuring that our country halts and reverses the spread of the epidemic as well as ensure universal access to comprehensive prevention, treatment and care and support. 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. E whether drivers licences in the format of the one provided to the research directorate were issued in february 2007. The principal electoral act was passed by the national assembly on 29 july 2010 and signed into law by president goodluck jonathan on 20 august 2010. Understanding human rights law in nigeria2 vanguard news.
There are three amendments to the 2010 electoral act. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria federal republic of nigeria on. The presidents action was a culmination of many years of consultations between. Amending the constitution of the federal republic of. 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. Mar 05, 2019 other laws that are of importance are the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation act chapter c23, laws of the federation of nigeria 2004, as amended and the national.
Citizenship and plurinational federalism in postcolonial africa. Federal republic of nigeria companies income tax act 19. It is constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. Subject to the provisions of section 211 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, the. Nigerian national policy frameworks the transformation agenda 2011 2015 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria pdf download. The amendment of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 has not been free of controversies. 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.