An Appraisal Of Fundamental Rights In Nigeria
ABSTRACT
The enforcement of rights in Nigeria is founded on the Natural Law Theory, which emphasis that nature endowed man with certain rights which protect and preserve the sacredness of the human person as involved, equal to his fellow man, free and independent. Fortunately its provisions have continued to feature very prominently in the successive constitutions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Human Rights are chosen to be protected not only by the constitution but also by the African Charter on Human and peoples Rights. Whenever there are breaches of these rights, the law provides a procedure for their enforcement, which is the fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009. Despite all these, Human Rights abuse is on the increase in Nigeria. Therefore, the essay is aimed at analyzing the concept of Fundamental Rights and Enforcement of Rights in Nigeria. Chapter one begins with the analysis and development of rights in Nigeria. Chapter two evaluates the provisions and violation of Fundamental rights. Chapter three on the other hand, gives details on the enforceability of rights and challenges of these rights. The essay ends with a conclusion and recommendation.