Fundamental Human Rights in Nigeria

Human rights in Nigeria. Human rights are the basic rights and freedom that belong to every human being right from birth till death. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, in Paris on December 10, 1948, sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. Diverse nations have taken a step further by ensuring that these human rights are protected by local laws.

In Nigeria, fundamental human rights are given legislative protection under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Constitution). Particular analysis is given below to the provisions of Chapter IV of the Constitution (Fundamental Rights) which comprises of Sections 33-46. This article also highlights salient provisions of the new Nigerian Police Force (Establishment) Act 2020 which buttress the protection of fundamental rights.