Section 205 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 205 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Interpretation. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act.

In this Part of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires –

(a) any reference to “ex-officio member” shall be construed as a reference to a person who is a member by virtue of his holding or performing the functions of an office in the public service of a State;

(b) “office” means an office in the public service of a State;
(c) any reference to “member” of any of the bodies established by section 197 of this Constitution shall be construed as including a reference to the Chairman of that body; and

(d) “misconduct” means breach of the Oath of Allegiance or oath of office of a member or a breach of the provisions of this Constitution or bribery or corruption or false declaration of assets and liabilities or conviction for treason or treasonable felony.

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