SECTION SEVEN DUTIES OF INDIVIDUALS: - ARTICLES 27-29 CHAPTER 22: - Individual Duties to Family, Society and State Under section 24 of the 1999 Nigerian constitution, it shall be the duty of every citizen to – a) abide by this Constitution, respect its ideals and its institutions, the National Flag, the National Anthem, the National Pledge, and legitimate authorities; b) help to enhance the power, prestige and good name of Nigeria, defend Nigeria and render such national service as may be required; c) respect the dignity of other citizens and the rights and legitimate interests of others and live in unity and harmony and in the spirit of common brotherhood; d) make positive and useful contribution to the advancement, progress and well-being of the community where he resides; e) render assistance to appropriate and lawful agencies in the maintenance of law and order; and f) declare his income honestly to appropriate and lawful agencies and pay his tax promptly. CHAPTER 23: - CONCLUSION It is evident from the analysis contained in Sections 1-7 of this Report that with the return to democratic governance in Nigeria in May 1999, concerted efforts have been made to evolve a comprehensive legal, policy and institutional frameworks for the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria. Information contained in Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of this Report indicates clearly that there are various socio-cultural religious economic, political and legal impediments to the promotion and protection of human and peoples’ rights in Nigeria. However, the analysis of steps taken to promote civil and political rights confirm the commitment of all the levels of government in Nigeria to ensuring that the majority of Nigerians, particularly women and children and other vulnerable groups no longer suffer from discrimination. The health and welfare of Nigerians remain major areas of intervention for survival, optimal development and achievement of full potential in life. The programmes and strategies outlined above are the main areas of focus by the government in collaboration with development partners, especially UNICEF, ILO, WHO, NGOs and the private sector. Although a lot of human and material resources have gone into the health and welfare sectors, more still needs to be done. The large population, vast area of coverage, high disease burden, high level of illiteracy and poverty are compounding factors which militate against attainment of the goals of the National Health and Social Development Policies. The statistical figures, trends, volume and analysis contained in Sections 1 - 7 of this report revealed a measure of inadequacies in budgeting and implementation process of the above core rights guaranteed to women, children and other vulnerable groups. The disaggregated data by gender indicates that the Federal Republic of Nigeria demonstrated fairly, her willingness to discharge her obligations through putting in place such policies, programmes, and institutional 141