1982 Constitution

The 1982 Constitution of Nigeria is the country's fundamental legal framework that established the structure of government, rights of citizens, and national principles. It created a democratic system with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches, ensuring checks and balances. The document guarantees basic rights like freedom of speech, religion, and equality, while also outlining Nigeria's unity and development goals. It emphasizes federalism, distributing power between the national government and states. The Constitution aims to promote stability, justice, and progress, serving as the supreme law that guides Nigeria’s political and social life.