FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (1999-2015): AN OVERVIEW.
Musa, Abubakar Kalgo Phd
ABSTRACT
The continuing interest in Human Rights is an indication of the premium placed by governmental and non-governmental actors and individuals on the need for safeguarding citizens’ liberty. This paper believes that Human Rights are those rights to which an individual is entitled to by virtue of his status as a human being. The paper however, contended that bad leadership, lack of respect for rule of law, long years of military rule, poverty, illiteracy and high cost of filing, litigations, e.t.c., are among the factors undermining the entrenchment of Human Rights in Nigeria. The paper concludes that good leadership that is responsive and responsible, a well-informed civil society, independence of the judiciary and respect for rule of law will guarantee Human Rights and sustainable department in Nigeria.
Keywords: Nigeria, Human Rights, Sustainable Development
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