ENFORCING HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF JUDICIAL POWERS IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF THE COURTS

Abstract

The enforcement of human rights is, indeed, the bedrock of any constitutional democracy, in which league of affairs Nigeria belongs. In Nigeria, the courts play a vital role in safeguarding human rights through the exercise of judicial powers. This paper examines these roles of the court in enforcing human rights through the exercise of judicial powers in Nigeria. In achieving this purpose, the paper adopts the thematic and doctrinal methods of research. The paper adopts the analytical, critical and expository methodologies, with copious reference to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) 1999; Textbooks on Constitutional and Administrative Law and Human Rights Law; Statute books; Law Reports (Case Laws); National Assembly Gazettes, Local and International Journals as primary and secondary sources of material on the subject matter.