Section 1 — Enforcement of provisions of African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
An Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights made in Banjul on the 19th day of January, 1981 and for purposes connected therewith.
[Commencement.]
[17th March, 1983]
WHEREAS a Charter entitled the “African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights” has been duly adopted by diverse States in Africa and Nigeria is desirous of adhering to the said Charter;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to make legislative provision for the enforcement in Nigeria of the said Charter by way of an Act of the National Assembly:
As from the commencement of this Act, the provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights which are set out in the Schedule to this Act shall, subject as thereunder provided, have force of law in Nigeria and shall be given full recognition and effect and be applied by all authorities and persons exercising legislative, executive or judicial powers in Nigeria.
[Schedule.]