23-713: Karu is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State , central Nigeria . It is close in proximity to the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It has an area of 2,640 km. Karu local government has its headquarters in New Karu town. It was originally built to house the capital's civil servants and lower income families, but had no running water or good sanitation system. Karu has grown in population beyond its original planned capacity. Ensure Administrative convenience and bring government closer to
46-562: Is home to a number of marketplaces, including the very popular Karu International Market. Hunting and leather work are two more significant economic activity in the Karu Local Governments Area. The average temperature in Karu LGA, which has a total size of 2640 square kilometers , is 29 degrees Celsius . A 1250 mm annual average rainfall is predicted for the region, and an average wind speed of 9 km/h
69-524: Is predicted for the local Governments Area. In Karu, the dry season is hot and partially cloudy , and the wet season is warm, unpleasant, and cloudy. It rarely falls below 56 °F or rises over 102 °F throughout the year, with the average temperature fluctuating between 62 °F and 95 °F. A daily high temperature of 92 °F is typical during the 2.5-month hot season, which runs from January 28 to April 13. With an average high temperature of 95 °F and low temperature of 72 °F, March
92-460: Is the hottest month of the year in Karu. A daily high temperature below 84 °F is typical during the 3.6-month cool season, which runs from June 21 to October 8. December, with average lows of 62 °F and highs of 89 °F, is the coldest month of the year in Karu. The average proportion of sky that is covered by clouds in Karu varies significantly seasonally throughout the year. In Karu,
115-550: Is the written supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria . Nigeria has had many constitutions. Its current form was enacted on 29 May 1999 and kickstarted the Fourth Nigerian Republic . Nigeria's structure and composition are a legacy of British colonial rule. It has over 374 multilingual groups with different cultures and traditions. This diversity contributes to Nigeria being "one of
138-704: The colonial era when the country was administered as a Crown Colony . These constitutions include the Clifford Constitution of 1922, the Richards Constitution of 1946, the Macpherson Constitution of 1951, and the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954. Westminster approved a new constitution for Nigeria in 1946. It was called the Richards Constitution after Governor-General Sir Arthur Richards , who
161-713: The presumption of innocence . Nigerians also have the right to own land, a right of assembly , and freedom of movement . The constitution also protects four laws: the Land Use Act, the National Securities Agencies Act, the National Youth Service legislation, and the Public Complaints Commission Act. In January 2011, President Goodluck Jonathan signed two amendments to the constitution,
184-814: The LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the Local Government , the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include the following: Lagos State Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo,, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere. Constitution of Nigeria The constitution of Nigeria
207-622: The National Assembly the power to make laws for " peace, order and good government of the Federation". In addition, the Constitution outlines the individual's fundamental rights, including life, liberty, dignity, privacy, freedom of expression, religious freedom, and security from slavery, violence, discrimination, and forced service in the military. It also defines a person's right to a timely and fair trial if arrested and
230-461: The Richard constitution A British Order-in-Council enacted Nigeria's first constitution as a sovereign state. It came into force upon the country's independence on 1 October 1960. Under this constitution, Nigeria retained Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state, Queen of Nigeria . Nnamdi Azikiwe represented the queen as Governor-General. Independent Nigeria's second constitution abolished
253-547: The Westminster system in favour of a United States -style presidential system with direct elections. To avoid the pitfalls of the First Nigerian Republic, the 1979 constitution mandated political parties which were required to register in at least two-thirds of the states. In addition, it established a Cabinet of Nigeria , with each state having at least one member. This gave a "federal character" to
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#1732791697739276-427: The area is 961. Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to
299-409: The clearer season starts about November 7 and lasts for 3.6 months, coming to a close around February 24. In Karu, January is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly overcast 53% of the time on average. Around February 24 marks the start of the year's cloudiest period, which lasts for 8.4 months and ends around November 7. May is the cloudiest month of
322-402: The country's diversity by introducing the federal principle with its regional authority. Although realistic in its assessment of the situation in Nigeria, the Richards Constitution intensified regionalism instead of encouraging political unification . It was suspended in 1950 against a call for greater autonomy. An inter-parliamentary conference at Ibadan in 1950 drafted a new constitution. It
345-410: The grass root people, Karshi Development Area was created with its administrative secretariat at Uke . According to the 2006 census, the population of mainly New Karu town was 205,477. The majority of the population of Karu LGA works in agriculture , and the region is well-known for cultivating crops like yam, maize , salad greens, and tomatoes . Trade is booming in the region as well, and it
368-652: The monarchy and established the First Nigerian Republic . It came into force on 1 October 1963, the third anniversary of Nigeria's independence. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first President of Nigeria . The 1963 constitution was based on the Westminster system . It was used until a military coup in 1966 that overthrew Nigeria's democratic institutions. The 1979 constitution established the Second Nigerian Republic . It abandoned
391-526: The nation. The 1993 constitution established the Third Nigerian Republic . This constitution was supposed to return democratic rule to Nigeria but it was never fully implemented. The military controlled the country until May 1999 when it handed over power to an elected president. The 1999 constitution created the Fourth Nigerian Republic , a federation with democratic rule. It remains in force today. The 1999 constitution identifies
414-446: The national capital, 36 states and their capitals, and 774 local government areas within Nigeria. It establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government and details their duties and the separation of powers between the branches and federal and state governments. Nigeria's legislative powers are vested in a National Assembly with two chambers: a Senate and a House of Representatives. The constitution gives
437-460: The newly established 185-seat federal House of Representatives. As a result, the Macpherson Constitution significantly boosted regionalism. The next revision of the constitution was called the Lyttleton Constitution, named after Oliver Lyttleton . It was enacted in 1954 and firmly established the federal principle. This paved the way for Nigeria's independence from Great Britain. Lyttleton constitution promoted regional sentiments among Nigerians like
460-460: The world's most deeply divided countries" with rampant political corruption. As a result, Nigeria has undergone many attempts to form an effective constitution. These efforts include civilian and military rule , centrifugal and centralized federalism , presidential and parliamentary systems, and other political institutions. An Order in Council enacted Nigeria's first constitutions during
483-553: The year in Karu, with the sky being cloudy or mostly cloudy 84% of the time on average during that month. Loyola Jesuit College is in Gidan Mangoro , Karu. K-Bols International School is in Auta Balefi , New Karu. St. Augustine's College is in New Karu , Karu. The Karu urban area is served by an express way connecting Karu to Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, and to other parts of the country. The postal code of
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#1732791697739506-458: Was dubbed the Macpherson Constitution after the incumbent Governor-General John Stuart Macpherson . It went into effect the following year. The MacPherson Constitution provided for regional autonomy and federal union, creating a central government with a Council of Ministers. This encouraged political participation and party activity at the national level. However, the regional governments had broad legislative powers that could not be overridden by
529-479: Was responsible for its formulation. Although it left effective power in the hands of the Governor-General and his appointed Executive Council , it also established an expanded Legislative Council empowered to deliberate on matters affecting the country. It also created three regional Houses of Assembly to consider local questions and advise the lieutenant governors. The Richards Constitution recognized
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