Supremacy of the Constitution - JSS2 Civic education Lesson Note
- The principle of the supremacy of the constitution is a foundational tenet of Nigeria's constitutional order, emphasizing the paramount authority of the constitution over all laws and government actions.
- The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, asserts its supremacy in Article 1(3), stating that any law inconsistent with its provisions is void to the extent of the inconsistency.
- The supremacy of the constitution ensures that government actions, legislation, and policies must conform to constitutional norms, principles, and standards, safeguarding the rule of law, protecting fundamental rights, and upholding democratic governance.