Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
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e sanctity of the human person shall be recognised and human dignity shall be maintained and enhanced;
vernmental actions shall be humane;
ploitation of human or natural resources in any form whatsoever for reasons, other than the good of the community, shall be prevented; and
e independence, impartiality and integrity of courts of law, and easy accessibility thereto shall be secured and maintained.
he State shall direct its policy towards ensuring that-
citizens, without discrimination on any group whatsoever, have the opportunity for securing adequate means of livelihood as well as
ate opportunity to secure suitable employment;
nditions of work are just and humane, and that there are adequate facilities for leisure and for social, religious and cultural life;
e health, safety and welfare of all persons in employment are safeguarded and not endangered or abused;
ere are adequate medical and health facilities for all persons:
ere is equal pay for equal work without discrimination on account of sex, or on any other ground whatsoever;
ildren, young persons and the age are protected against any exploitation whatsoever, and against moral and material neglect;
ovision is made for public assistance in deserving cases or other conditions of need; and
e evolution and promotion of family life is encouraged.
Government shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels.
overnment shall promote science and technology
overnment shall strive to eradicate illiteracy; and to this end Government shall as and when practicable provide
ee, compulsory and universal primary education;
ee secondary education;
sity education; and
ee adult literacy programme.
he foreign policy objectives shall be -
omotion and protection of the national interest;
omotion of African integration and support for African unity;
omotion of international co-operation for the consolidation of universal peace and mutual respect among all nations and elimination of
mination in all its manifestations;
spect for international law and treaty obligations as well as the seeking of settlement of international disputes by negotiation, mediation,
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