Constitutional Law Ii

1. Explain the principles of constitutional law in Nigeria.
2. Analyze the structure and functions of the Nigerian government.
3. Evaluate the role of the judiciary in protecting fundamental rights.
4. Apply legal reasoning to solve constitutional law problems.
5. Understand the impact of military rule on constitutionalism.
6. Identify remedies for violations of constitutional rights.

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Few Constitutional Concepts · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to the supremacy of the constitution.. Understand the powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.. Identify the legislative powers of the National and State Assemblies..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy · 3 hours

     Define fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy.. Classify the fundamental principles and directive principles of state policy.. Understand the functions of the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy in the state..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Fundamental Human Rights · 3 hours

     Explain the right to life and its exceptions.. Understand the right to dignity of the human person.. Explain the right to personal liberty and the conditions for lawful arrest..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Right to Fair Hearing · 3 hours

     Identify the provisions governing the right to a fair hearing.. Understand the concept of impartiality and bias.. Explain the right to an interpreter and the opportunity to defend oneself..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 1: The Legislature · 3 hours

     Discuss the qualifications for membership of the National Assembly.. Understand the tenure of seats of members.. Explain the duty of the President in relation to the National Assembly..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Power and Control over Public Funds · 3 hours

     Identify and explain the powers of the legislative arm of government.. Understand the process of authorizing expenditure from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.. Explain the appointment and tenure of the Auditor-General..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: The Executive · 3 hours

     Discuss the powers of the President.. Understand the process for removing the President from office.. Explain the role of the Vice-President and Ministers..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Removal of Governor and Deputy Governor from the Office · 3 hours

     Identify the provisions governing the removal of a Governor or Deputy Governor from office.. Understand the tenure of office of a Governor.. Explain the role of Commissioners and Special Advisers..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Judicial Power, Meaning, Scope, Supreme Court , the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, State High Court, Magistrate Court and Customary Court · 3 hours

     Understand the structure and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.. Explain the composition and jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal.. Discuss the role of the Federal High Court and State High Court..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Judicial Remedies · 3 hours

      Identify the different types of judicial remedies.. Differentiate between the various remedies available to an aggrieved person.. Understand the historical circumstances that brought about the remedies..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Natural Justice and Fundamental Right Enforcement Procedure · 3 hours

      Understand the definition and judicature.. Appreciate the fundamental rights enforcement procedure rules.. Understand the process for enforcing human rights..

    • Unit 4: Judicial Review · 3 hours

      Identify the various courses opened to a person whose right is being or will be and have been infringed upon.. Understand the process of judicial review..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 5: Principle of Natural Justice and Application through Cases · 3 hours

      Understand the definition of natural justice.. Understand the process for enforcing human rights.. Understand the application of natural justice through case laws..

13. Week 13Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Demarcation of Function of Government · 3 hours

      Understand the structure of government under a military regime.. Explain the dynamics of a military government.. Understand the demarcation of functions of government..

    • Unit 4: Legislation under the Military · 3 hours

      Understand the process of law making.. Identify provisions of law and organ of government responsible for law making.. Understand the structure of government under a military regime..