The Text
The State social order is founded on ideals of Freedom, Equality and Justice. Every citizen shall have equality of rights, obligations and opportunities before the law. The sanctity of the human person shall be recognised and human dignity shall be maintained and enhanced.
How to cite this section
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), §17 — Social objectives. Retrieved from The Republic, therepublic.extrafemi.com/constitution/directive-principles/17.
Source · Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended · §17