Take Action — Stand Up for Human Rights Today! Join HURPA — Together, We Defend Justice and Dignity! Volunteer, Donate, or Partner with Us — Every Action Counts!

Fundamental Human Rights

Chapter IV (Sections 33–44) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended) guarantees the fundamental human rights of every individual within Nigeria.

Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived of life except in execution of a court sentence following conviction for a criminal offence.
Every individual is entitled to respect for their dignity. No one shall be subjected to torture, inhuman or degrading treatment, slavery, or forced labour.
Every person shall be entitled to personal liberty and no one shall be deprived of it except in accordance with a procedure permitted by law.
Every person is entitled to a fair hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial court or tribunal in determination of their rights and obligations.
The privacy of citizens, their homes, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications is guaranteed and protected.
Every person has freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including freedom to change religion or belief, and to manifest and propagate it in worship, teaching, practice and observance.
Every person has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.
Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons, including forming or joining trade unions and political parties.
Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria, reside in any part of it, and not be expelled from or refused entry into Nigeria.
A citizen of Nigeria shall not be subjected to any form of discrimination on the grounds of community, ethnic group, sex, religion or political opinion.
Every citizen has the right to acquire and own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria.
No property shall be compulsorily taken possession of or acquired except in accordance with a law that provides for compensation and the right to access a court.

βš–οΈ Note: These summaries reflect Chapter IV (Sections 33–44) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). For detailed interpretation, consult the original constitutional text or our legal expert.