American International Journal of Social Science

A Legal Assessment of the Positive Duties Imposed by Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Nigeria
Dr. O. W. Igwe

Abstract
Human rights are not only internationalized but have become the benchmark upon which the activities of governments and organizations are assessed. A holistic approach has become the practice adopted in appraising these rights. This is because, these rights compliment each other. But the real challenge is the ability of government to realize the economic, social and cultural rights of their citizens. This has imposed positive duties on states. This article appraises these duties as it relates to Nigeria in the context of private party violations and concludes by comparing such treatment in other jurisdictions.

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