Case Law

Fundamental right to freedom from discrimination is only enforceable against the State and not against individuals.

Lafia Local Govt. v. Gov., Nasarawa State [2012] 17 NWLR (Pt. 1328) 94 at 127-128, paras. F-G, per Rhodes-Vivour, JSC: “Section 42 of the Constitution guarantees to every citizen of Nigeria freedom from discrimination on the basis of belonging to a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political opinion. The discrimination […]