JAMB Government 2001 Question 13

Question 13

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

The fundamental rights of citizens include rights to

  1. A.free education, employment and freedom of thought
  2. B.life, speech and association
  3. C.life, liberty and property
  4. D.association, property and social security
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (life, liberty and property)

Explanation

The rights to life, personal liberty and property are classic fundamental rights in Nigeria's constitutions. Free education, employment and social security are only policy goals, not enforceable rights.