Section 308 and 309 of the 1999 Constitution: Immunity of President, Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors

The 1999 Constitution Section 308 (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Constitution, but subject to subsection (2) of this section – (Despite anything which may be contrary to what has been stated in the 1999 Constitution concerning immunity of the office of the President, Vice President, Governor and Deputy to be sued but…

Section 215 and 216 of the 1999 Constitution: Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Council

The 1999 Constitution Section 215 (1) (a) There shall be – an Inspector-General of Police who, subject to section 216(2) of this Constitution shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Nigeria Police Council from among serving members of the Nigeria Police Force; (A currently serving member of the Nigeria Police Force…

Section 210, 211 and 212 of the 1999 Constitution: Pension of State Public Service, Powers of the Attorney General of a State and Power of the Governor to Grant Pardon

The 1999 Constitution Section 210 (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, the right of a person in the public service of aState to receive pension or gratuity shall be regulated by law. (Based on the conditions set out in sub section 2 of this section 210, people who are employed…

Section 206, 207, 208 and 209 of the 1999 Constitution: Creation, Powers, Appointment and Tenure of Officers in the Civil Service of a State

The 1999 Constitution Section 206 There shall be for each State of the Federation a Civil Service. (Every state in Nigeria will have a Civil Service.) Section 207 Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a State Civil Service Commission may, with the approval ofthe Governor and subject to such conditions as it may deem…

Section 197 and 198 of the 1999 Constitution: Establishment of State Executive Bodies

The 1999 Constitution Section 197 (1)(a-c) There shall be established for each State of the Federation the following bodies, namely –State Civil Service Commission;State Independent Electoral Commission; andState Judicial Service Commission. (Each State of the Federation shall have a State Civil Service Commission, State Independent Electoral Commission and State Judicial Service Commission.) Section 197 (2)…

Section 195 and 196 of the 1999 Constitution: Attorney General/ Commissioner for Justice of a State and Special Advisers to the Governor

The 1999 Constitution Section 195 (1) There shall be an Attorney-General for each State who shall be the Chief Law Officer of the State and Commissioner for Justice of the Government of that State. (Every State will have an Attorney General of that State and that Attorney General will serve as the Chief Law Officer…

Section 191 and 192 of the 1999 Constitution: Vacancies in the Office of the Governor and Deputy Governor and Commissioners of a State

The 1999 Constitution Section 191 (1) The Deputy Governor of a State shall hold the office of Governor of the State if the office of Governorbecomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, impeachment, permanent incapacity or removal of the governor from office for any other reason in accordance with section 188 or 189 of this…