Explore the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Nigerian constitution as amended to understand the structure, powers, and functions of government at both federal and state levels and download the PDF document below.
1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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 inter-African solidarity, world peace, international co-operation and understanding
And to provide for a Constitution for the purpose of promoting the good government and welfare of all persons in our country, on the principles of freedom, equality and justice, and for the purpose of consolidating the unity of our people
Do hereby make, enact and give to ourselves the following Constitution:
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Chapter 1: General Provisions
Part I Federal Republic of Nigeria
Part II Powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Chapter II: Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
Chapter III: Citizenship
Chapter IV: Fundamental Rights
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Chapter V: The Legislature
Part I National Assembly
A – Composition and Staff of National Assembly
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B – Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of National Assembly
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C – Qualifications for Membership of National Assembly and Right of Attendance
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D – Elections to National Assembly
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E – Powers and Control over Public Funds
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Part II House of Assembly of a State
A – Composition and Staff of House of Assembly
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B – Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of House of Assembly
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C – Qualification for Membership of House of Assembly and Right of Attendance
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D – Elections to a House of Assembly
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E – Powers and Control over Public Funds
| Section 120 of the Constitution of Nigeria |
Chapter VI: The Executive
Part I: Federal Executive
A – The President of the Federation
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Chapter VI: The Executive
Part II: State Executive
A – Governor of a State
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Part III: Supplemental
A – National Population Census
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B – Nigeria Police Force
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C – Armed Forces of the Federation
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D – Political Parties
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Chapter VII: The Judicature
Part I: Federal Courts
A – The Supreme Court of Nigeria
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B – The Court of Appeal
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C – The Federal High Court
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D – The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
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E – The Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
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F – The Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
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Part II: State Courts
A – High Court of a State
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B – Sharia Court of Appeal of a State
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C – Customary Court of Appeal of a State
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Part III: Election Tribunals
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Part IV: Supplemental
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Chapter VIII: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and General Supplementary Provisions
Part I: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
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Part II: Miscellaneous Provisions
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Part III: Transitional Provisions and Savings
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Part IV: Interpretation, Citation and Commencement
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