Section 24
Duties of the citizen
Citizens also have duties: respect the Constitution, uphold national values, vote responsibly, pay taxes, and contribute to community.
Verbatim constitutional text
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.
The Nigerian reality
Good citizenship needs trustworthy government.
Track voter participation, tax morale, civic trust, and community participation here.
Source note: Use INEC, FIRS/JTB, Afrobarometer, and civic data before launch.
Prince Adewole Adebayo's commitment
Adebayo will ask citizens for responsibility while building a government worthy of trust.
The Nigerian Reality
Section 24 closes Chapter II by reminding citizens that democracy is not passive. But the message must be balanced: responsibility is stronger when government keeps faith with the people.
Adebayo's Commitment
The campaign should ask for participation, truthfulness, lawful conduct, tax responsibility, and community service while promising leadership that earns civic trust.
Action Angle
This page is the natural home for the pledge wall: adopt a section, share it, and commit to active citizenship.
Take the citizen pledge.
This is where the live petition, WhatsApp share card, and adopt-a- section pledge will plug in after the platform is validated.