Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
Section 86 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Appointment of Auditor-General. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act.
(1) The Auditor-General for the Federation shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Federal Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(2) The power to appoint persons to act in the office of the AuditorGeneral shall vest in the President.
(3) Except with the sanction of a resolution of the Senate, no person shall act in the office of the Auditor-General for a period exceeding six months.
Credit: Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)
