with the constitution and the law. (Federal government and state governments) • Good governance is nurtured by civic education, which inculcates good morality and ethics, and creates enlightened patriotic citizens who know their rights and responsibilities. The state should partner with civil society structures to undertake such nation-building civic education. (Government and CSOs) • The traditional institutions and traditional leaders be insulated from politics and political manipulations, and be encouraged to continue dealing with disputes within their areas of jurisdiction. Since they are funded from public funds, they should be made accountable. (Traditional leaders, and federal and state governments) OBJECTIVE 3: 96 PROMOTE AND PROTECT ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS, AND CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS i. Summary of the CSAR 235. The CSAR encapsulates salient features of Nigeria’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It further contextualises the reality by pointing out that Nigeria’s democracy project is still nascent and in transition. It underscores the fact that, as a policy, the country is committed to the rule of law, democracy, and the promotion and protection of human rights. In the past, successive military regimes paid scant attention to the rights and freedoms of individuals and groups. 236. Civil society structures have been, and remain, vibrant in promoting rights and freedoms and ensuring that they are protected. The CSAR further points to the fact that widespread poverty and illiteracy contribute significantly to diminishing the ability of many Nigerians to enjoy especially economic, social and cultural rights. The nonjusticiability of aspects of economic, social and cultural rights is also noted as a hindrance to the protection of these rights and freedoms in courts of law. 237. Nigeria has ratified some of the key instruments that set standards for the realisation of social, economic and cultural rights, such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Nonbinding declarations such as the Universal Declaration on Human Rights are also recognised and considered to be applicable. 238. The CSAR acknowledges the existence of intercommunal conflicts and some incidences of kidnapping and detention by militants in some parts of the country, especially the Niger Delta region. Prison conditions are reported to fall below international standards, mainly due to overcrowding caused by the large proportion of awaiting-trial prisoners and juveniles.