The Nigerian Constitution (1960, 1979, 1989 and 1999)

There have been a lot of searches on the web for the Nigerian Constitution these days. Maybe it is the season of politics or maybe people just want to know. I used to have just the 1999 Constitution available for download but I have now added the files for 1960, 1979 and 1989. The amended 1999 Constitution would be added later when I get hold of it.

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74 thoughts on “The Nigerian Constitution (1960, 1979, 1989 and 1999)”

  1. Agini…, it’s almost a year since u got e-copies of The Nigerian Constitution of 1960, 1979, 1989 and 1999 and I guess u r still searching for the amended one of 199?kini? But the more important question to me is – having gotten them all, wetin u take dem do? There was a point to getting them right and not just for information sakes? What knowledge were u going to glean from them -& have you now so u can share with moi? Cuz I tell you my friend, it’s one thing to have the ‘rights’ enshined in them, quite another to interpret it the same way and even harder to enforce them. uuuuum.

  2. What ar d right we av as citizen of nigeria. When A chineese man come ro our. Country And said that he. As. Power. On us. Even. Our. Black leader. Ar also give Them power even they. Using PeopLe. Like. Slave. What is. Law backing thIs matter

  3. Hello good citizens of Nigeria, I want someone to kindly answer these questions for me;
    1. The comprehensive list of all the members of all Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) appointed in September, 1975.
    2. Examine the terms of reference given to this committee at inauguration on October 18, 1975. Thank you very much.

    1. please, I need the differences between 1989 and 1979 Nigeria Constitution, need Variations of both and Similarities of both. please send to my E-mail address please I will appreciate thanks.

  4. please, I need the differences between 1989 and 1979 Nigeria Constitution, need Variations of both and Similarities of both. please send to my E-mail address please I will appreciate thanks.

  5. Pls can someone send to my Email address,the difference has the adoption of 1999 constitution made to governance in Nigeria?

  6. Some people are given assignments in their various schools and they don’t want do a research, but they bring the questions here asking someone to send them answer to their e-mail addresses. What a laziness and selfishness!
    For example:
    OKOROAFOR wrote:
    please, I need the differences between 1989 and 1979 Nigeria Constitution, need Variations of both and Similarities of both. please send to my E-mail address please I will appreciate thanks.
    Posted 01 Mar 2013 at 4:52 pm ¶
    nwamadi Collins Uju wrote:
    Pls can someone send to my Email address,the difference has the adoption of 1999 constitution made to governance in Nigeria?
    Salako Babatunde Damilare wrote:
    Hello good citizens of Nigeria, I want someone to kindly answer these questions for me;
    1. The comprehensive list of all the members of all Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) appointed in September, 1975.
    2. Examine the terms of reference given to this committee at inauguration on October 18, 1975. Thank you very much.
    Posted 16 Feb 2013 at 10:46 am ¶

  7. kindly send d full name n a comprehensive list of d ’49 wise men’ who drafted d 1979 constitution of nigeria.

  8. Not purposely for politice, but i think it is high time to educate citizen about the stand of constitution on many issues

  9. 1999 constitution is nothing but an extension and development of the 1979 second republic constitution. To what extent is this assertion true?
    Pls help me with this and send it to my email as quick as possible. Thanks much and season greetings

  10. When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now
    each time a comment is added I get several emails with the same comment.
    Is there any way you can remove me from that service?
    Many thanks!

  11. Thanks , I have just been looking for info about this topic for ages and yours is the best I have discovered so
    far. However, what about the conclusion? Are you sure in
    regards to the source?

  12. please, I need the differences between 1979 and 1999 Nigeria Constitution, need Variations of both and Similarities of both. please send to my E-mail address please I will appreciate thanks.

  13. please i need the nigeria cnstitution and history from 1960 till date.be kind enough to send it.

  14. Martipulate nigerias all nigeria citizen this constitution iz good for evry citizen of nigeria nd supose to have by al nigeria becouse he let us know our right and it will embark us in evry situation we found our self in nigeria so i need 2nd repuplic nd 1989 constitution god bless nigeria (amen)

  15. pls my dear i need all de nigeria constution.from begning to end.send dem to my emial after u send it cal me i wil pay u 07035515167

  16. plz I am in need of all the Nigerian constitutions for academic purpose and my right as a citizen. if possible download it on my phone and laptop. my email is here too if you can send it to me please don’t waste time.

  17. plz i need the process through which the 1979 constitution came into existance is 4 academic purpose.

  18. Please kindly send the 4 constitutions to my email. I am currently working on a project that involves comparing all 4 etc. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

  19. Each of the constitution instruments is given a ‘tag’ viz:
    1914 – Lugard;
    1922 – Clifford;
    1946 – Richards;
    1951 – Mcpherson; and
    1954- Lyttleton.
    what is the 1960 constitution christened as?
    i.e.
    1960 – ?????
    Thanks, for your anticipated prompt response.

  20. Please make the constitutions available for download. Kindly email to me if that would be possible.

  21. Please, the draft committee of the second republic constitution was made up of some wise men. How are they. Please send to my email. Thanks as you do

  22. Please I wish to the post 1960 constitution and presidential constitution 1979,1987, 1999. I will appreciate if you inbox me on my E-mail

  23. please, I need the differences between 1979 and 1999 Nigeria Constitution, need Variations of both and Similarities of both. please send to my E-mail address please I will appreciate thanks.

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