Section 67 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 67 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Right of attendance of President. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act.

(1) The President may attend any joint meeting of the National Assembly or any meeting of either House of the National Assembly, either to deliver an address on national affairs including fiscal measures, or to make such statement on the policy of government as he considers to be of national importance.

(2) A Minister of the Government of the Federation shall attend either House of the National Assembly if invited to explain to the House the conduct of his Ministry, and in particular when the affairs of that Ministry are under discussion.

(3) Nothing in this section shall enable any person who is not a member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives to vote in that House or in any of its committees.

Credit: Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)