JUDICIAL PROTECTION OF SOCIO-CULTURAL RIGHTS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The matrix of rights established the indivisibility and interconnectedness of all human rights, whether civil, political, economic, social or cultural rights, hence the view that all human rights are justiciable. When right to family, food, shelter, culture and good environment are guaranteed, right to life is assured. It is apt to examine the judicial protection of socio-cultural rights in Nigeria in view of the provision of Section 6(6)(c) 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) which renders it non-justiciable. This paper examines concept of socio-cultural rights, reviews the legal framework of socio-cultural rights nationally and internationally, identifies the challenges inhibiting its judicial protection and make recommendations for justiciability of socio-cultural rights in Nigeria.