Section 197 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 197 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about State Commissions. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act.

(1) There shall be established for each State of the Federation the following bodies, namely –
(a) State Civil Service Commission;
(b) State Independent Electoral Commission; and
(c) State Judicial Service Commission.

(2) The composition and powers of each body established by subsection (1) of this section are as set out in Part II of the Third Schedule to this Constitution.
[Part II Third Schedule]

(3) In appointing Chairmen and members of boards and governing bodies of statutory corporations and companies in which the Government of the State has controlling shares or interests and councils of Universities, Colleges and other institutions of higher learning, the Governor shall conform with the provisions of section 14(4) of this Constitution.

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