Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Constitution is a collection of principles according to which the powers of government, the rights of the governed, and the relations between the two are adjusted.

It is in this lucid manner that this book will teach you how the Constitution of Nigeria has developed over the past decades.

It clearly explains the Clifford Constitution. It throws light on its salient provisions, merits and demerits.

It analyzes the Richard Constitution. It sheds light on its provisions, good sides and bad sides.

It appraises the Macpherson Constitution. It casts light on its provisions, merits and demerits. It discusses the factors that led to the collapse of the Macpherson Constitution.

It evaluates the Lyttleton Constitution. It casts light on its sterling provisions, merits and demerits.

It discusses several constitutional conferences held in London and Lagos. It highlights the agreements reached and the decisions made.

It examines the Independence Constitution and the Republican Constitution in the First Republic. It outlines their provisions and shows their similarities and differences.

And it explores the 1979 Constitution and the 1999 Constitution. It outlines their provisions and shows their similarities and differences.