Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy

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The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy are constitutional guidelines in Nigeria that outline the country’s core political, social, economic, and ethical goals to direct government policies and actions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional provision
guiding principles of state policy
aimsAt promotion of African unity and international cooperation
promotion of a just and egalitarian society in Nigeria
promotion of adequate means of livelihood for citizens
promotion of equality of opportunity in Nigeria
promotion of national unity in Nigeria
promotion of political participation in Nigeria
promotion of social justice in Nigeria
protection of the environment
provision of adequate educational opportunities
provision of adequate health facilities
provision of adequate social services
appliesTo Executive arm of government in Nigeria
Judicial arm of government in Nigeria
Legislative arm of government in Nigeria
all authorities and persons exercising legislative, executive or judicial powers in Nigeria
constitutionalBasis Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
surface form: Section 13 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
containedInPart Chapter II of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
containedInSections Sections 13–24 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
country Nigeria
includesCategory directive on Nigerian cultures
directive on duties of the citizen
directive on mass media
directive on national ethics
economic objectives
educational objectives
environmental objectives
foreign policy objectives
political objectives
social objectives
includesProvisionOn balanced and equitable economic development
democracy and social justice
equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels
eradication of corruption and abuse of power
independence and integrity of the courts
participation of the people in their government
promotion of science and technology
protection of children, young persons and the aged
influences interpretation of other constitutional provisions by Nigerian courts
policy formulation in Nigeria
legalStatus non-justiciable in ordinary courts
legalSystem Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
surface form: Nigerian constitutional law
locatedInDocument Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
surface form: Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1979

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
surface form: Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
purpose to guide the organs of government in Nigeria
to outline Nigeria’s core economic goals
to outline Nigeria’s core ethical goals
to outline Nigeria’s core political goals
to outline Nigeria’s core social goals

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria contains Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy