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SAN Calls For Urgent Review of 1999 Constitution

POSTED ON June 30, 2024 •   Politics      BY Benedicta Bassey •   VIEWS 92
1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/ Photo credit: Thisday

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has on Sunday called for an elaborate review of the 1999 constitution, saying it would boost the justice system and governance in the country.

Osigwe made this call at a lecture organised by the Sagamu Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association celebration.

The SAN spoke on the theme, “The Justiciability of the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy: Prospects for National Economic Reintegration.”

Represented by the NBA chairman in Keffi, Nuhu Egya, the SAN said, “The fundamental objectives and principles of state policy enshrined in Chapter two of the 1999 Constitution as amended laid the groundwork for the socio-economic and political aspirations of our country.”

He said this aspect of the constitution posits that the government is expected to promote democracy, social justice order and enhance the economic and welfare status of the Nigerians.

Osigwe said, “For instance under section 16 of this chapter of the constitution, it is part of its provision that suitable and adequate shelter, suitable and adequate food, a reasonable national minimum living wage, old age care and pensions, unemployment, sick benefits, and welfare of the disabled are provided for all citizens.”

He, however, noted, “As lofty as these constitutional provisions are, their classification as non-justifiable according to section 6 (6) (c) means that they cannot be legally enforced in a court of law.

“In order words, you cannot sue the government for not providing pipe borne water, good roads, good minimum wage, standard educational facilities among others.”

Osigwe said many democratic nations such as India, Pakistan among others have successfully integrated socio-economic rights into their legal frameworks, ensuring that their citizens enjoy these rights fully.

He said that adopting a similar approach would align Nigeria with international best practices, promoting human rights and social justice.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman NBA, Sagamu Branch, David Efuwape, urged his colleagues to remain committed to using their training to promote social justice and order in the society.

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