This article delves into the contentious issue of whether the provisions in Chapter II of Nigeria’s Constitution are enforceable, exploring the obstacles to their justiciability. It examines the rights meant to improve citizens’ standard of living, highlighting the gap between constitutional aspirations and practical enforcement. The paper proposes a comparative analysis with India’s legal approach to similar rights, suggesting that Nigerian jurisprudence could evolve to make these rights justiciable. It presents innovative legal pathways for citizens to enforce these rights through constitutional interpretation, legislation, and international frameworks. Ultimately, it calls on Nigeria’s judiciary to adopt a more radical approach, ensuring that citizens benefit from the full scope of the Constitution’s provisions.
