ABSTRACT
Human Rights are ontological, inherent and intrinsic to all human beings in as much as they are human, irrespective of nationality, sex, ethnicity, origin, colour or any other status. These rights can be protected in a functional democratic setting that anchors its foundation in the rule of law. In democracy, the rule of law protects the rights of individuals, preserves order, and limits powers of government. In Nigeria’s democracy, the reverse seems to be the case. Human rights are not respected. Extra-judicial killing, unlawful detention, and other series of human rights abuses are still prevalent in Nigeria democracy. To discuss the human rights in Nigerian democracy, the project undertakes the following: Meanings of human rights, historical development of human rights, democracy, rule of law, human rights and Nigerian democracy, fundamental rights in
2011 constitution (As Amended), conclusion and finally recommendation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Objective of the study
1.4 Research questions
1.5 Scope of the study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Democracy
2.3 Rule of Law
2.4 Concept Of Human Rights
2.5 Human Rights in traditional African societies
2.6 Human Rights and Nigerian Democracy
2.7 Institutional safeguards for the protection of human rights
2.8 Fundamental Rights in 2011 Nigerian Constitution (As Amended)
2.9 Human rights situation in Nigeria’s nascent democracy
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Methodology
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Study Area
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample Size
3.6 Sampling Technique
3.7 Instrument for Data Collection
3.8 Validity of the study
3.9 Methods of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of Respondents’ Bio- Data
4.3 Analysis of Research Questions
4.4 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
Appendix
Questionnaires
