Democracy and Issues of Human Rights in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges
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2019
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Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin
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Human rights are the cornerstone of state sovereignty; they are a
tool to help states and societies grow and become resilient. They
help empower women and girls. They help to advance
development. They help prevent conflict and ensure a just
equitable and prosperous world. But much remains to be done to
make human rights a reality for all. Today, human rights and their
defenders are under increasing pressure in all regions. This will not
solve any of the challenges the world faces. The solution to society's problems lie in staying bound to our shared commitment
to uphold the human rights and the inherent dignity and equality of each human being.
Furthermore, Human Rights are natural rights and none should be deprived of them by the State or her agents. However, It is also observed that since independence, the Nigerian Government and the citizens have not been oriented properly on what constitutes human rights and the practice which can aid smooth political-economy development of the nation thus, the frequent tramping on fundamental human rights of the citizens by the government and the citizens alike. Factors such as lack of proper orientation poverty, illiteracy, legal framework and religious sentiments among others, have to some extent accounted for the violation of human rights in the country.