This publication is the institute's conference series. It chronicles papers presented at a workshop organised for judges of the superior courts of records in Nigeria in September 1992.
issues of human rights have assumed added importance since the mid-eighties when the clamor for democratisation of autocratic regimes reached the fore of international discourse. Nigeria as a nation under a military regime has taken keen interest in international standard set to ensure the enjoyment of individual rights as a first step to ensuring a stable democracy. 

CONTENTS

1. The Development Of Individual Rights In Nigeria’s
Constitutional History By M. A. Ajomo ……………………......................……P. 1

2. Human Rights And National Development Adenekan Ademola ……P. 12

3. The Rule Of Law And The Preservation Of Individual
Rights I. O. Agbede …………………………………………….........................……..P. 30

4. Special Jurisdiction For The Preservation Of Fundamental
Rights Under The Nigerian Constitution Niki Tobi …………….............….…P. 44

5. Judicial Attitudes To Individual Rights In Nigeria T.A. Aguda …..…P. 68

6. Judge- Lawyer Co-Operation In The Protection Of Human
Rights Kayoed Eso ………………………………………………............................….P. 81

7. The Use Of Contempt Powers And Freedom Of Expression
Kayoed Eso …………………………………………………………................................P. 91

8. Enforcement Of Judicial Decisions On Fundamental Human
Rights Olayide Adigun …………………………………………............................….P. 105

9. Remedies For Breach Of Fundamental Human Rights
Akin Ibidapo-Obe …………………………………………………...............................P. 124

10. The Role Of Non- Governmental Organizations In The
Development And Protection Of Individual Rights Olisa Agbakoba ........P. 141