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Section 210 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 210 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 210 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Protection of pension rights. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act.

(1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, the right of a person in the public service of a State to receive pension or gratuity shall be regulated by law.

(2) Any benefit to which a person is entitled in accordance with or under such law as is referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall not be withheld or altered to his disadvantage except to such extent as is permissible under any law, including the Code of Conduct.

(3) Pensions shall be reviewed every five years or together with any State Civil Service salary reviews, whichever is earlier.

(4) Pensions in respect of service in the service of a State shall not be taxed.

Credit: Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)

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