Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) is the supreme law of Nigeria and the foundation of the country's legal and political system. It establishes the structure and powers of the executive, legislature, and judiciary, guarantees fundamental human rights, defines the relationship between the federal and state governments, and provides the legal framework for governance.

Widely relied upon by lawyers, judges, law students, academics, policymakers, and public institutions, the Constitution serves as the principal authority for constitutional interpretation, judicial review, legislative powers, elections, citizenship, and the protection of fundamental rights.

This resource provides access to the complete 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) in PDF format. It is an indispensable reference for legal practice, constitutional research, public administration, litigation, and legal education.

This resource is provided courtesy of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC).