Free and fair elections are fundamental to democracy and play a crucial role in ensuring the legitimacy of governments. In free and fair elections, all eligible citizens have the right to vote without any undue interference, and the electoral process is conducted in a transparent and impartial manner. Here are some key elements of free […]
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INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the main agent of democracy in Nigeria. INEC is a permanent body created by the constitution to organize Federal, state and Local Government council elections in Nigeria. Functions of Electoral Commission They educate Nigerian citizens about democracy and election process in Nigeria Registration of
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An election can be defined as an act, or process of voting for a candidate to represent the people of a country in the various arms of government. The concept of election implies that the voters have wider choices and can choose among them that will transform the country. IMPORTANCE OF ELECTION Choice of leaders:
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Before the date of the Election, each qualified voter is expected to have registered. At the registration centre, he will be given a voter’s card which qualifies him for voting on the day of the election. On election day, the electorate goes to the centre where he was registered. He presents his voter’s card and
Voter education is a process of teaching, training and learning about a political activity that will guide the electorates before, during and after the election in a country. Voting Voting in its widest meaning is an act of choosing candidates of choice by the electorates or voters. The electorate will go to the polling station
ACTIVITIES OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES There are two major agencies in Nigeria responsible for drug management and control. These agencies are NDLEA and NAFDAC. a) National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA): This agency was established by Decree 48 of January 1990. The agency has its officials positioned in strategic places such as international airports,
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It will be difficult to completely eradicated drug abuse in Nigeria. However, some measures can help to reduce the rate and dangers of drug abuse in our society. Below are some of the suggested remedies to the prevention of abuse of drugs. Parental Intervention: Parents can begin to serve as good role models and mentors
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Drugs are substances or mixtures used by people, based on medical prescription, for the prevention or total cure of ailments. However, anytime a drug is taken without medical prescription or medical use it becomes abuse. The incidents of drug abuse have tremendous negative effects on the individual, family and society. The agencies working against or
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DRUG ABUSE Constant anxiety, depression and frustration Mood swings Bloodshot eyes Weight loss Forgetfulness Disorderly behaviour Nervousness Slow, disjointed speech Shabby appearance Victims are also prone to thoughts of suicide prone to committing crime and being violence EVALUATION Define Drug Abuse. Mention five signs and symptoms of drug abuse. GENERAL EVALUATION
A drug is a substance or a mixture used for the prevention or cure of ailment. Drug abuse is defined as the non-medical use of drugs that can alter mood or perception and have the ability to make the user want to continue to use the drugs in spite of health, social and physical impairment.
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Emergency can be defined as urgent situations that require the suspension of the constitution in order to restore law and order. During periods of emergency government institutions such as legislature, executive and judiciary may not be able to carry out their regular functions and citizens may be restricted of their human rights until the emergency
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Human rights are the inalienable rights and privileges enjoyed by the citizens of a state as codified in the constitution. Such rights include right to life, right to dignity of human person, right to personal liberty, right to freedom of expression and the press, right to freedom of movement, right to fair hearing, right to
Popular organizations are those organized groups whose membership cuts across different areas of society with clearly defined objectives. An example is a political party. As an organized group, a political party is an association of people with a similar political ideology whose major objective is to contest elections and gain political power in order to
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Popular participation is the willingness and active involvement of the people in the conduct of the affairs of the state at various levels. Popular participation is important in democracy and it allows for effective operation and stability of the political system. Factors that can Promote Popular Participation Good governance. Supremacy of the constitution. Respect for
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Human rights are basic or fundamental rights that citizens of a country must enjoy. These rights are usually written in the country’s constitution. Examples of human rights are: right to life, right to freedom of speech, right to freedom of movement, right to fair hearing, right to vote and be voted for, right to freedom
Civil society is the arena outside of the family, the state and the market where people associate to advance common interests. It is also referred to as the ‘third sector’ of society distinct from government and business organizations or the aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens. Civil societies
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This is a system of government in which political powers in a country are shared between the central government and the component units. The central government is the federal government and the component units are the state and local governments. Nigerian federalism can be traced back to 1914 when the Northern and Southern protectorates were
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A Constitution of a country is the whole body of fundamental laws or rules that guides a country. It can also be defined as a written or unwritten document containing the rules and regulations of a country. Types of constitution include: written constitution, unwritten constitution, flexible constitution, rigid constitution, unitary constitution etc. SOURCES OF A
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The civil service commission is an independent body set up by the government to recruit people into the civil service. The commission is charged with the responsibility of promotion, discipline and dismissal of civil servants. The civil service commission is made up of members holding offices based on good behavior and criteria set up by
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The civil service is a department in the executive arm of government which is responsible for the execution of policies and programmes of the government. The civil service workers are known as Civil Servants. Each ministry in the civil service is headed by Ministers or Commissioners. Characteristics of Civil Service Neutrality: Civil service workers are
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