Section 126 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 126 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 a State shall be appointed by the Governor of the State on the recommendation of the State Civil Service Commission subject to confirmation by the House of Assembly of the State.

(2) The power to appoint persons to act in the office of the AuditorGeneral for a State shall vest in the Governor.

(3) Except with the sanction of a resolution of the House of Assembly of a State, no person shall act in the office of the Auditor-General for a State for a period exceeding six months.

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