Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fourth Alteration) Acts, 2017
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Official sourcemade to it in pursuance of the provisions of this section and may
make such orders, issue such writs and give such directions as it
may consider appropriate for the purpose of enforcing or securing
the enforcement within that State of any right to which the person
who makes the application may be entitled under this Chapter.
(3) The Chief Justice of Nigeria may make rules with respect to the
practice and procedure of a High Court for the purposes of this
section.
(4) The National Assembly -
(a) may confer upon a High Court such powers in addition to
those conferred by this section as may appear to the National
Assembly to be necessary or desirable for the purpose of
enabling the court more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction
conferred upon it by this section; and
(b) shall make provisions-
(i) for the rendering of financial assistance to any indigent
citizen of Nigeria where his right under this Chapter has been
infringed or with a view to enabling him to engage the services
of a legal practitioner to prosecute his claim, and
(ii) for ensuring that allegations of infringement of such rights
are substantial and the requirement or need for financial or
legal aid is real.
CHAPTER V
The Legislature
PART I
National Assembly
A - Composition and Staff of National Assembly
47. Establishment of the National Assembly
There shall be a National Assembly for the Federation which shall
consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
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