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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 Arrangement of sections Chapter I General Provisions Part I Federal Republic of Nigeria
Part II Powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Chapter II Fundamental Objectives and directive Principles of State Policy
Chapter III Citizenship
Chapter IV Fundamental Rights
Chapter V The Legislature Part I National Assembly A-Composition and Staff of National Assembly
B-Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of National Assembly
C - Qualifications for Membership of National Assembly and Right of Attendance
D - Elections to National Assembly
E - Powers and Control over Public Funds
Part II House of Assembly of a State A - Composition and Staff of House of Assembly
B - Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of House of Assembly
C - Qualification for Membership of House of Assembly and Right of Attendance
D - Elections to a House of Assembly
E - Powers and control over Public Funds
Chapter VI The Executive Part I Federal Executive A-The President of the Federation
B - Establishment of Certain Federal Executive Bodies
C - Public Revenue
D - The Public Service of the Federation
Part II State Executive A - The Governor of a State
B - Establishment of Certain State Executive Bodies
C - The Public Service of State
Part III Supplemental A - National Population Census
B - Nigeria Police Force
C - Armed Forces of the Federation
D - Political Parties
Chapter VII The Judicature Part I Federal Courts A - The Supreme Court of Nigeria
B - The Court of Appeal
C - The Federal High Court
D - The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
E - The Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
F - The Customary Court of appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Part II State Courts A - High Court of a State
B - Sharia Court of Appeal of a State
C - Customary Court of Appeal of a State
Part III Election Tribunals
Part IV Supplemental
Chapter VIII Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and General Supplementary Provisions Part I Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Part II Miscellaneous Provisions
Part III Transitional Provisions and Savings
Part IV Interpretation, Citation and Commencement
Schedules First Schedule Part I States of the Federation Part II Definition and Area Councils of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Second Schedule Part I Exclusive Legislative List Part II Concurrent Legislative List Part III Supplemental and Interpretation Third Schedule Part I Federal Executive Bodies Code of Conduct Bureau Council of State Federal Character Commission Federal Civil Service Commission Federal Judicial Service Commission Independent National Electoral Commission National Defence Council National Economic Council National Judicial Council National Population Commission National Security Council Nigeria Police Council Police Service Commission Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. Part II State Executive Bodies State Civil Service Commission State Independent Electoral Commission State Judicial Service Commission. Part III Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Executive Body Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Fourth Schedule Functions of a Local Council Fifth Schedule Part I Code of Conduct for Public officers General Code of Conduct Tribunal Interpretation Part II Public Officers for the Purposes of the Code of Conduct Sixth Schedule Election Tribunals National Assembly Election Tribunal Governorship and Legislative Houses Election tribunal Seventh Schedule Oaths Oaths of Allegiance Oath of Office of President Oath of Office of Governor of a State Oath of Office of Vice-President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser Oath of a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly Judicial Oath Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 We the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under God, dedicated to the promotion of inter-African solidarity, world peace, international co-operation and understanding And to provide for a Constitution for the purpose of promoting the good government and welfare of all persons in our country, on the principles of freedom, equality and justice, and for the purpose of consolidating the unity of our people Do hereby make, enact and give to ourselves the following Constitution:- Back to Page One Chapter I General Provisions Part I Federal Republic of Nigeria
Back to Page One Part II Powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Back to Page One Chapter II Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
Back to Page One Chapter III Citizenship
Back to Page One Chapter IV Fundamental Rights
Back to Page One Chapter V The Legislature Part I National Assembly A - Composition and Staff of National Assembly
Back to Page One C - Qualifications for Membership of National Assembly and Right of Attendance
D - Elections to National Assembly
E - Powers and Control over Public Funds
Back to Page One Part II House of Assembly of a State A - Composition and Staff of House of Assembly
C -Qualification for Membership of House of Assembly and Right of Attendance
D - Elections to a House of Assembly
E - Powers and Control over Public Funds
Back to Page One Chapter VI The Executive Part I Federal Executive A - The President of the Federation
Back to Page One C - Public Revenue
D - The Public Service of the Federation
Back to Page One Part II State Executive A - Governor of a State
186. There shall be for each State of the Federation a Deputy Governor.
Back to Page One B - Establishment of Certain State Executive Bodies
Back to Page One C - The Public Service of a State
Part III Supplemental A - National Population Census
B - Nigeria Police Force
C - Armed Forces of the Federation.
Back to Page One D - Political Parties
Chapter VII The Judicature Part I Federal Courts A - The Supreme Court of Nigeria
Back to Page One B - The Court of Appeal
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D - The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Back to Page One E - The Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Back to Page One F - The Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Back to Page One Part II State Courts A - High Court of a State
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C - Customary Court of Appeal of a State
Back to Page One Part III Election Tribunals
Back to Page One Part IV Supplemental 286. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution-
Back to Page One Chapter VIII Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and General Supplementary Provisions Part I Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Back to Page One Part II Miscellaneous Provisions
Back to Page One Part III Transitional Provisions and Savings
Back to Page One Part IV Interpretation, Citation and commencement
Back to Page One Schedules First Schedule Part 1 States of the Federation
Back to Page One Part II 1. Definition of Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
2. Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Area Councils
Back to Page One Second Schedule Legislative Powers Part I Exclusive Legislative List Item
Back to Page One Part II Concurrent Legislative List Extent of Federal and State Legislative powers
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Third Schedule Part I Federal Executive Bodies (Established by Section 153) A - Code of Conduct Bureau
4. The terms and conditions of service of the staff of the Code of Conduct Bureau shall be the same as those provided for public officers in the civil service of the Federation. Back to Page One B - Council of State
C - Federal Character Commission
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E - Federal Judicial Service Commission
Back to Page One F - Independent National Electoral Commission
G - National Defence Council
H - National Economic Council
Back to Page One I - National Judicial Council
J - National Population Commission
K - National Security Council
Back to Page One L - Nigeria Police Council
M - Police Service Commission
N - Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission
Back to Page One Part II State's Executive Bodies (Established by section 197) A - State Civil Service Commission
B - State Independent Electoral Commission
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Back to Page One Part III Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Executive Body (Established under Section 304) Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Back to Page One Fourth Schedule Functions of a Local Government Council Functions of a Local Government Council
Election Tribunals A-National Assembly Election Tribunal
B - Governorship and Legislative House Election Tribunal
Back to Page One Seventh Schedule Oaths Oaths of Allegiance 1, ���. Do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria So help me God Oath of Office of President I, .............. do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communication or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God. Oath of Office of Governor of a State I, ......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as the Governor of ......... State, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will exercise the authority vested in me as Governor so as not to impede or prejudice the authority lawfully vested in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and so as not to endanger the continuance of Federal Government in Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifty Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Governor of ......... State, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Governor; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God. Oath of Office of Vice-President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser I, .......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ....... State/Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of the Government ........ State/Special Adviser to ........, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions, that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ..... State/Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of ...... State/Special Adviser to ......... except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Vice President/Deputy Governor of ....... State/Minister/Commissioner/Special Adviser. So help me God. Oath of a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly I, ..... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as a Member of the Senate/House of Representatives/ ..... House of Assembly, I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and the rules of the Senate/House of Representatives/ ...... House of Assembly and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. So help me God. Judicial Oath I, ...... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Chief Justice of Nigeria/Justice of the Supreme Court/President/Justice of the Court of Appeal/Chief Judge/Judge of the Federal High Corut/Chief Judge/Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja/Chief Judge of ...... State/Judge of the High Court of ...... State/Grand Kadi/Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja/ Grand Kadi/Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of .... State/President/Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja/President/Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal of ......... State. I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions honestly, to the best of my ability and faithfully in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria So help me God Back to Page One If you require clarification on any issues concerning the Constitution, do send an email to us at or telephone us using +234-8033144259 and we shall be very glad to be of service What is the minimum number of stockholders allowed for a corporation to exist?Only 1 shareholder is mandatory and there is no maximum of shareholders. The executive board may consist of minimum 1 person and there is no maximum. A public limited company needs to have either a board of directors or a supervisory board. In both cases, the board must consist of at least 3 members.
What is the role of the board of directors in a publicly held corporation quizlet?What is the role of the Board of Directors in a publicly held corporation? Communicating with stockholders and setting financial policy: The board of directors is responsible for communicating with stockholders and setting policy on dividends, major spending, and executive compensation.
How does the owner of a corporation relate to the business?The business is separate from those who own it. The corporation is responsible for all aspects of the business and receives all the profits from the business. The owners are shareholders, receiving dividends from any profits earned by the business. They elect a board of directors to oversee the business.
Which of the following is an advantage of the corporation as a form of business ownership?Advantages of a corporation include personal liability protection, business security and continuity, and easier access to capital. Disadvantages of a corporation include it being time-consuming and subject to double taxation, as well as having rigid formalities and protocols to follow.
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