Constitution of Nigeria
The Constitution of Nigeria is the written supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria has had many constitutions. Its current form was enacted on 29 May 1999 and inaugurated the Fourth Nigerian Republic.
| Constitution of Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Jurisdiction | Nigeria |
| Ratified | 1999 |
| Date effective | 1999 |
| System | Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic |
| Government structure | |
| Branches | 3 |
| Chambers | Senate and House of Representatives |
| Executive | President |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court |
| Federalism | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| History | |
| Amendments | 2 |
| Last amended | January 2011 |
| Supersedes | 1993 Constitution of Nigeria |
| Full text | |
| Constitution of Nigeria at Wikisource | |
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