Section 193 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 193 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Executive responsibilities of Deputy Governor and Commissioners. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act.

(1) The Governor of a State may, in his discretion, assign to the Deputy Governor or any Commissioner of the Government of the State responsibility for any business of the Government of that State, including the administration of any department of Government.

(2) The Governor of a State shall hold regular meetings with the Deputy Governor and all Commissioners of the Government of the State for the purposes of –
(a) determining the general direction of the policies of the Government of the State;

(b) co-ordinating the activities of the Governor, the Deputy Governor and the Commissioners of the Government of the State in the discharge of their executive responsibilities; and
(c) advising the Governor generally in the discharge of his executive functions, other than those functions with respect to which he is required by this Constitution to seek the advice or act on the recommendation of any other person or body.

Credit: Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)