CONSTITUTION 5TH ALTERATION NO 34 ACT
Act · Governance
Policy date: 1999-01-01
An Act that alters the 1999 Constitution to address specific governance and institutional issues. It targets all Nigerians and public officers impacted by the amendments. This improves democratic processes and legal clarity.
What Is This Policy?
A constitutional amendment as part of the 5th Alteration series, addressing specific governance, institutional, or rights-related provisions in the 1999 Constitution.
Who Does It Target?
All Nigerians, government institutions, and public officers affected by the amended provisions.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Continue the process of constitutional reform by addressing additional identified gaps and improving Nigeria's democratic governance framework.
Key Features
Targeted Amendment: Addresses specific constitutional provisions identified for reform. Democratic Strengthening: Improves democratic governance processes and institutional capacity. Legal Clarity: Provides clearer constitutional guidance on specific governance matters.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Enacted and in force. Coverage: Nationwide application. Funding: N/A (constitutional amendment).
How to Access
Provisions apply automatically upon enactment. Provisions are self-executing upon enactment
Impact & Metrics
Further strengthens Nigeria's constitutional and governance framework.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja
Legal Framework
The Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Act No. 34 amends the 1999 Constitution through Section 9 procedure — two-thirds majority in both National Assembly chambers and ratification by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly. It derives supreme authority from Section 1 of the Constitution. The amendment aligns with the outcomes of the National Assembly Constitution Review Committee's consultations and public hearings on constitutional reform priorities.