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contained in this Chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people. 23. National ethics The national ethics shall be discipline, integrity, dignity of labour, social justice, religious tolerance, self-reliance and patriotism. 24. Duties of the citizen It shall be the duty of every citizen to - (a) abide by this Constitution, respect its ideals and its institutions, the National Flag, the National Anthem, the National Pledge, and legitimate authorities; (b) help to enhance the power, prestige and good name of Nigeria, defend Nigeria and render such national service as may be required; (c) respect the dignity of other citizens and the rights and legitimate interests of others and live in unity and harmony and in the spirit of common brotherhood; (d) make positive and useful contribution to the advancement, progress and well- being of the community where he resides; (e) render assistance to appropriate and lawful agencies in the maintenance of law and order; and (f) declare his income honestly to appropriate and lawful agencies and pay his tax promptly. CHAPTER III Citizenship 25. Citizenship by birth (1) The following persons are citizens of Nigeria by birth, namely- (a) every person born in Nigeria before the date of independence, either of whose parents or any of whose grandparents belongs or belonged to a community indigenous to Nigeria: 36 The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Updated with the First, Second , Third and Fourth Alterations