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Chapter 3 Section 32

Chapter 3. Section 32. Power to make regulations

(1) The president may make regulations, not inconsistent with this Chapter, prescribing all matters which are required or permitted to be prescribed or which are...

Chapter 3 Section 31

Chapter 3. Section 31. Persons deemed to be Nigerian citizens

For the purposes of this Chapter, a parent or grandparent of a person shall be deemed to be a citizen of Nigeria if at the time of the birth of that person such parent...

Chapter 3 Section 30

Chapter 3. Section 30. Deprivation of citizenship

(1) The President may deprive a person, other than a person who is a citizen of Nigeria by birth or by registration, of his citizenship, if he is satisfied that such a...

Chapter 3 Section 29

Chapter 3. Section 29. Renunciation of citizenship

(1) Any citizen of Nigeria of full age who wishes to renounce his Nigerian citizenship shall make a declaration in the prescribed manner for the renunciation. (2) The...

Chapter 3 Section 28

Chapter 3. Section 28. Dual citizenship

(1) Subject to the other provisions of this section, a person shall forfeit forthwith his Nigerian citizenship if, not being a citizen of Nigeria by birth, he acquires...

Chapter 3 Section 27

Chapter 3. Section 27. Citizenship by naturalisation

(1) Subject to the provisions of section 28 of this Constitution, any person who is qualified in accordance with the provisions of this section may apply to the...

Chapter 3 Section 26

Chapter 3. Section 26 . Citizenship by registration

(1) 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...

Chapter 3 Section 25

Chapter 3. Section 25 . Citizenship by birth

(1) The following persons are citizens of Nigeria by birth-namely- (a) every person born in Nigeria before the date of independence, either of whose parents or any of...

Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

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...

Chapter 2 Section 24

Chapter 2. Section 24 .Duties of the citizen

It shall be the duty of every citizen to – (a) abide by this Constitution, respect its ideals and its institutions, the National Flag, the National Anthem, the...

Chapter 2 Section 23

Chapter 2. Section 23 . National ethics

The national ethics shall be Discipline, Integrity, Dignity of Labour, Social, Justice, Religious Tolerance, Self-reliance and Patriotism.

Chapter 2 Section 22

Chapter 2. Section 22 . Obligation of the mass media

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...

Chapter 2 Section 21

Chapter 2. Section 21 . Directive on Nigeria cultures

The State shall – (a) protect, preserve and promote the Nigerian cultures which enhance human dignity and are consistent with the fundamental objectives as...

Chapter 2 Section 20

Chapter 2. Section 20 . Environmental objectives

 The State shall protect and improve the environment and safeguard the water, air and land, forest and wild life of Nigeria.

Chapter 2 Section 19

Chapter 2. Section 19 . Foreign policy objectives

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)...

Chapter 2 Section 18

Chapter 2. Section 18 . Educational objectives

(1) Government shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels. (2) Government shall promote science...

Chapter 2 Section 17

Chapter 2. Section 17 . Social objectives

(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...

Chapter 2 Section 15

Chapter 2. Section 15 . Political objectives

(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...

Chapter 2 Section 14

Chapter 2. Section 14 . The Government and the people

(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)...

Chapter 2 Section 13

Chapter 2. Section 13 . Fundamental obligations of the Government

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...