Qutine five significant… | Government

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Qutine five significant provisions of the 1989 Third Republican Constitution which deepened the democratic development of Nigeria.

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Provided for the establishment of traditional councils to promote the culture of the people
Reduced the age for elective positions with the aim of increasing political participation
Recall of political office holders in the legislature to make them accountable, responsive and responsible to the people
Creation of federal executive bodies led to job creation and better service delivery
Supremacy of the constitution to prevent dictatorship
Abuja was created as the seat of government to emphasize the federal character
Centralization of constitutional functions and fiscal resources
Entrenchment of Fundamental Human Rights to provide adequate protection for the rights of the people
Entrenchment of separation of powers
Retention of the Supreme Court as the highest court of the land
Independence of the Judiciary was guaranteed
It emphasized the secular nature of the Nigerian State
Provision was made for impeachment of public officers

Qutine five significant provisions of the 1989 Third Republican Constitution which deepened the democratic development of Nigeria.