The first Nigerian constitution to provide for the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy was the

The first Nigerian constitution to provide for the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy was the 1979 Constitution. The Constitution contained a section that outlined the goals and objectives of the Nigerian state, such as the promotion of democracy, social justice, economic development, and the protection of the environment. It also provided guidance on how these objectives could be achieved through policies and programs. The inclusion of these provisions in the constitution emphasized the importance of the government's responsibility to work towards the betterment of the lives of its citizens.