Fundamental Human Rights are entrenched in constitutions purposely to

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks why Fundamental Human Rights are entrenched (written in and protected) in a constitution. It is asking for the overall purpose, not one specific right.

Step 2: Explain the concept Fundamental Human Rights are basic rights every citizen is entitled to, such as the right to life, personal liberty, fair hearing, freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and freedom of religion. In Nigeria they appear in Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution. They are entrenched so that:

• the government cannot easily take them away, and
• citizens are protected from abuse of power and can seek redress in court.

The central aim is to protect the freedom and liberty of the individual against arbitrary action by the state or others.

Step 3: Evaluate the options

• A. Ensure freedom of speech: This is only one of many fundamental rights. It is too narrow to be the general purpose.
• B. Guarantee the liberty of citizens: This covers the whole set of rights (life, movement, speech, association, religion, and so on). It is the broad purpose.
• C. Promote good governance: This may be a side benefit, but it is not the direct reason for entrenching rights.
• D. Promote trade: This is unrelated.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is B. guarantee the liberty of citizens.

Exam tip: When a question asks for the purpose of a general concept, choose the broad option over one that names a single example. Option A is just one right among many, while B covers them all.