Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy as Panacea for National Transformation and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Abstract

Obviously, it is not an understatement or even a misstatement to state that the provisions relating to fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy as enshrined in Chapter 2 (two) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( as amended) are controversial. The controversy trailing the said chapter is not unconnected with the provision in S.6 (6) (C) of the Constitution regarding the fact of its non- justiciability, this has made the realization of the lofty fundamental objectives a pipe dream and unachievable. Notwithstanding the above, this article seeks to thoroughly examine the provisions in Chapter 2 of the constitution and then conclude that if the provisions are made justiciable, it can actually be a veritable tool and platform for achieving national transformation and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Keywords: Fundamental, Objectives, Directive Principles, Transformation, Sustainable Development.