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[Supremacy of constitution](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-1)\n\n2. [The Federal Republic of Nigeria](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-2)\n\n3. [States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-3)\n\n### Part II - Powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria\n\n4. [Legislative powers](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-4)\n\n5. [Executive powers](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-5)\n\n6. [Judicial powers](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-6)\n\n7. [Local government system](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-7)\n\n8. [New states and boundary adjustment, etc](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-8)\n\n9. [Mode of altering provisions of the constitution](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-9)\n\n10. [Prohibition of State Religion](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-10)\n\n11. [Public order and public security](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-11)\n\n12. [Implementation of treaties.](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-12)\n\n## [Chapter II](./constitution/chapter-ii.md)\n\nFundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy\n\n13. [Fundamental obligations of the Government](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-13)\n\n14. [The Government and the people](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-14)\n\n15. [Political objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-15)\n\n16. [Economic objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-16)\n\n17. [Social objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-17)\n\n18. [Educational objectives.](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-18)\n\n19. [Foreign policy objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-19)\n\n20. [Environmental objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-20)\n\n21. [Directive on Nigeria cultures](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-21)\n\n22. [Obligation of the mass media](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-22)\n\n23. [National ethics](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-23)\n\n24. [Duties of the citizen.](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-24)\n\n## [Chapter III](./constitution/chapter-iii.md)\n\nCitizenship\n\n25. [Citizenship by birth](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-25)\n\n26. [Citizenship by registration](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-26)\n\n27. [Citizenship by naturalisation](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-27)\n\n28. [Dual citizenship](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-28)\n\n29. [Renunciation of citizenship](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-29)\n\n30. [Deprivation of citizenship](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-30)\n\n31. [Persons deemed to be Nigerian citizens](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-31)\n\n32. [Power to make regulations](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-32)\n\n## [Chapter IV](./constitution/chapter-iv.md)\n\nFundamental Rights\n\n33. [Right to life](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-33)\n\n34. [Right to dignity of human persons](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-34)\n\n35. [Right to personal liberty](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-35)\n\n36. [Right to fair hearing](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-36)\n\n37. [Right to private and family life](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-37)\n\n38. [Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-38)\n\n39. [Right to freedom of expression and the press](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-39)\n\n40. [Right to peaceful assembly and association](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-40)\n\n41. [Right to freedom of movement](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-41)\n\n42. [Right to freedom from discrimination](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-42)\n\n43. [Right to acquire and own immovable property](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-43)\n\n44. [Compulsory acquisition of property](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-44)\n\n45. [Restriction on and derogation from fundamental human rights](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-45)\n\n46. [Special jurisdiction of High Court and Legal aid](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-46)\n\n## [Chapter V](./constitution/chapter-v.md)\n\nThe Legislature\n\n### Part 1 - National Assembly\n\n#### A-Composition and Staff of National Assembly\n\n47. [Establishment of National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-47)\n\n48. [Composition of the Senate](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-48)\n\n49. [Composition of the House of Representatives](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-49)\n\n50. [President of the senate and speaker of the House of Representatives](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-50)\n\n51. [Staff of the National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-51)\n\n#### B-Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of National Assembly\n\n52. [Declaration of assets and liabilities ;oath of members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-52)\n\n53. [Presiding at sitting of the National Assembly and at joint sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-53)\n\n54. [Quorum](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-54)\n\n55. [Languages](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-55)\n\n56. [Voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-56)\n\n57. [Unqualified person sitting or voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-57)\n\n58. [Mode of exercising Federal Legislative power: general](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-58)\n\n59. [Mode of exercising Federal Legislative power: money bills](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-59)\n\n60. [Regulation of procedure](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-60)\n\n61. [Vacancy or participation of strangers not to invalidate proceedings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-61)\n\n62. [Committees](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-62)\n\n63. [Sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-63)\n\n64. [Dissolution and issue of proclamations by president](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-64)\n\n#### C - Qualifications for Membership of National Assembly and Right of Attendance\n\n65. [Qualifications for election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-65)\n\n66. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-66)\n\n67. [Right of attendance of President](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-67)\n\n68. [Tenure of Seat of Members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-68)\n\n69. [Recall](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-69)\n\n70. [Remuneration](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-70)\n\n#### D - Elections to National Assembly\n\n71. [Senatorial districts and Federal constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-71)\n\n72. [Size of Senatorial districts and Federal constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-72)\n\n73. [Periodical review of Senatorial districts and Federal constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-73)\n\n74. [Time when alteration of senatorial districts or Federal constituencies takes effects](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-74)\n\n75. [Ascertainment of population](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-75)\n\n76. [Time of Election to the National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-76)\n\n77. [Direct Election and franchise](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-77)\n\n78. [Supervision of election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-78)\n\n79. [Power of the National Assembly as to determination of certain questions](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-79)\n\n#### E - Powers and Control over Public Funds\n\n80. [Establishment of Consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-80)\n\n81. [Authorisation of expenditure from Consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-81)\n\n82. [Authorisation of expenditure in default appropriations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-82)\n\n83. [Contingencies Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-83)\n\n84. [Remuneration, etc. of the President and certain other officers](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-84)\n\n85. [Audit of Public accounts](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-85)\n\n86. [Appointment of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-86)\n\n87. [Tenure of office of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-87)\n\n88. [Power to conduct investigations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-88)\n\n89. [Power as to matters of evidence](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-89)\n\n### Part II - House of Assembly of a State\n\n#### A - Composition and Staff of House of Assembly\n\n90. [Establishment of House of assembly for each State](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-90)\n\n91. [Composition of the House of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-91)\n\n92. [Speaker of House of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-92)\n\n93. [Staff of house of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-93)\n\n#### B - Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of House of Assembly\n\n94. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-94)\n\n95. [Presiding at sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-95)\n\n96. [Quorum](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-96)\n\n97. [Languages](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-97)\n\n98. [Voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-98)\n\n99. [Unqualified person sitting or voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-99)\n\n100. [Mode of exercising legislative power of a state](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-100)\n\n101. [Regulation of procedure](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-101)\n\n102. [Vacancy or participation of strangers not to invalidate proceedings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-102)\n\n103. [Committees](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-103)\n\n104. [Sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-104)\n\n105. [Dissolution and issue of proclamation by Governor](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-105)\n\n#### C - Qualification for Membership of House of Assembly and Right of Attendance\n\n106. [Qualifications for election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-106)\n\n107. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-107)\n\n108. [Right of attendance of President](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-108)\n\n109. [Tenure of Seat of Members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-109)\n\n110. [Recall](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-110)\n\n111. [Remuneration](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-111)\n\n#### D - Elections to a House of Assembly\n\n112. [State constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-112)\n\n113. [Size of state constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-113)\n\n114. [Periodical review of State constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-114)\n\n115. [Time when alteration of state constituencies takes effect](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-115)\n\n116. [Time of elections to Houses of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-116)\n\n117. [Direct election and franchise](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-117)\n\n118. [Supervision and election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-118)\n\n119. [Power of National Assembly as to determination of certain questions](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-119)\n\n#### E - Powers and control over Public Funds\n\n120. [Establishment of Consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-120)\n\n121. [Authorisation of expenditure from Consolidated Revenue fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-121)\n\n122. [Authorisation of expenditure in default of appropriations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-122)\n\n123. [Contingencies Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-123)\n\n124. [Remuneration, etc. of the governor and certain other officers](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-124)\n\n125. [Audit of Public accounts](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-125)\n\n126. [Appointment of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-126)\n\n127. [Tenure of office of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-127)\n\n128. [Power to conduct investigations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-128)\n\n129. [Power as to matters of evidence](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-129)\n\n## [Chapter VI](./constitution/chapter-vi.md)\n\nThe Executive\n\n### Part I - Federal Executive\n\n#### A-The President of the Federation\n\n130. [Establishment of the office of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-130)\n\n131. [Qualification for election as President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-131)\n\n132. [Election of the President: general](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-132)\n\n133. [Election: single presidential candidate](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-133)\n\n134. [Election: two or more presidential candidates](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-134)\n\n135. [Tenure of office of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-135)\n\n136. [Death, etc. of president-elect before oath of office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-136)\n\n137. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-137)\n\n138. [President: disqualification from other jobs](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-138)\n\n139. [Determination of certain questions relating to election](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-139)\n\n140. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-140)\n\n141. [Establishment of office of Vice-President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-141)\n\n142. [Nomination and election of Vice-President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-142)\n\n143. [Removal of President from office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-143)\n\n144. [Permanent incapacity of President or Vice-President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-144)\n\n145. [Acting President during temporary absence of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-145)\n\n146. [Discharge of functions of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-146)\n\n147. [Ministers of federal Government](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-147)\n\n148. [Executive Responsibilities of Ministers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-148)\n\n149. [Declaration of Assets and liabilities; oaths of Ministers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-149)\n\n150. [Attorney-General of the Federation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-150)\n\n151. [Special Advisers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-151)\n\n152. [Declaration of assets and Liabilities; oaths of special Adviser](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-152)\n\n#### B - Establishment of Certain Federal Executive Bodies\n\n153. [Federal Commissions and Councils, etc](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-153)\n\n154. [Appointment of Chairman and members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-154)\n\n155. [Tenure of office of members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-155)\n\n156. [Qualification for membership](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-156)\n\n157. [Removal of members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-157)\n\n158. [Independence of certain bodies](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-158)\n\n159. [Quorum and decisions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-159)\n\n160. [Powers and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-160)\n\n161. [Interpretation.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-161)\n\n#### C - Public Revenue\n\n162. [Distributable pool account](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-162)\n\n163. [Allocation of other revenues](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-163)\n\n164. [Federal grants-in-aid of State revenue](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-164)\n\n165. [Cost of collection of certain duties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-165)\n\n166. [Set-off](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-166)\n\n167. [Sums charged on consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-167)\n\n168. [Provisions with regard to payments](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-168)\n\n#### D - The Public Service of the Federation\n\n169. [Establishment of civil service of the Federation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-169)\n\n170. [Federal Civil service Commission: power to delegate functions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-170)\n\n171. [Presidential appointments](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-171)\n\n172. [Code of Conduct](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-172)\n\n173. [Protection of pension rights](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-173)\n\n174. [Public persecutions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-174)\n\n175. [Prerogative of mercy.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-175)\n\n### Part II - State Executive\n\n#### A - The Governor of a State\n\n176. [Establishment of office of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-176)\n\n177. [Qualification for election as Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-177)\n\n178. [Election of Governor: general](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-178)\n\n179. [Election: single candidate and two or more candidates](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-179)\n\n180. [Tenure of office of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-180)\n\n181. [Death, etc. of Governor before oath of office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-181)\n\n182. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-182)\n\n183. [Governor: disqualification from other jobs](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-183)\n\n184. [Determination of certain questions relating to elections](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-184)\n\n185. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of office of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-185)\n\n186. [Establishment of the office of the Deputy Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-186)\n\n187. [Nomination and election of the Deputy Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-187)\n\n188. [Removal of Governor or Deputy Governor from office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-188)\n\n189. [Permanent incapacity of Governor or Deputy Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-189)\n\n190. [Acting governor during temporary absence of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-190)\n\n191. [Discharge of functions of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-191)\n\n192. [Commissioners of State Government](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-192)\n\n193. [Executive responsibilities of Deputy Governor and Commissioners.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-193)\n\n194. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of Commissioners](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-194)\n\n195. [Attorney-General of a State](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-195)\n\n196. [Special Advisers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-196)\n\n#### B - Establishment of Certain State Executive Bodies\n\n197. [State Commissioners](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-197)\n\n198. [Appointment of Chairman and members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-198)\n\n199. [Tenure of office of the members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-199)\n\n200. [Qualification for membership](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-200)\n\n201. [Removal of members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-201)\n\n202. [Independence of certain bodies](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-202)\n\n203. [Quorum and decisions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-203)\n\n204. [Powers and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-204)\n\n205. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-205)\n\n#### C - The Public Service of State\n\n206. [Establishment of State Civil Service](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-206)\n\n207. [State Civil Service Commission: Power of delegation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-207)\n\n208. [Appointments by Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-208)\n\n209. [Code of Conduct](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-209)\n\n210. [Protection of pension rights](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-210)\n\n211. [Public prosecutions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-211)\n\n212. [Prerogative of mercy](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-212)\n\n### Part III - Supplemental\n\n#### A - National Population Census\n\n213. [National Population census](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-213)\n\n#### B - Nigeria Police Force\n\n214. [Establishment of Nigeria Police Force](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-214)\n\n215. [Appointment of Inspector-General and control of Nigeria Police Force](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-215)\n\n216. [Delegation of powers to the Inspector-General of Police](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-216)\n\n#### C - Armed Forces of the Federation\n\n217. [Establishment and composition of the armed force of the Federation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-217)\n\n218. [Command and operational use](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-218)\n\n219. [Establishment of body to ensure federal character of armed forces](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-219)\n\n220. [Compulsory military service.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-220)\n\n#### D - Political Parties\n\n221. [Prohibition of political activities by certain associations](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-221)\n\n222. [Restrictions on formation of political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-222)\n\n223. [Constitution and rules of political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-223)\n\n224. [Aims and objectives](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-224)\n\n225. [Finances of political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-225)\n\n226. [Annual reports on finances](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-226)\n\n227. [Prohibition of quasi-military organisations](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-227)\n\n228. [Powers of the national assembly with respect to political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-228)\n\n229. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-229)\n\n## [Chapter VII](./constitution/chapter-vii.md)\n\nThe Judicature\n\n### Part I - Federal Courts\n\n#### A - The Supreme Court of Nigeria\n\n230. [Establishment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-230)\n\n231. [Appointment of Chief justices of Nigeria and justices of the Supreme Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-231)\n\n232. [Original jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-232)\n\n233. [Appellate jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-233)\n\n234. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-234)\n\n235. [Finality of determinations](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-235)\n\n236. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-236)\n\n#### B - The Court of Appeal\n\n237. [Establishment of Court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-237)\n\n238. [Appointment of President and Justices of the Court of Appeal.](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-238)\n\n239. [Original jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-239)\n\n240. [Appellate jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-240)\n\n241. [Appeals as of rights from the Federal high Court or a High Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-241)\n\n242. [Appeals with leave](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-242)\n\n243. [Exercise of the rights of appeal from the Federal High Court of a High Court in civil and criminal matters](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-243)\n\n244. [Appeals from Sharia court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-244)\n\n245. [Appeals from customary court of appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-245)\n\n246. [Appeal from Code of Conduct Tribunal and other courts and tribunals](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-246)\n\n247. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-247)\n\n248. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-248)\n\n#### C - The Federal High Court\n\n249. [Establishment of the Federal High Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-249)\n\n250. [Appointment of Chief Judge and Judges of the federal high Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-250)\n\n251. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-251)\n\n252. [Powers](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-252)\n\n253. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-253)\n\n254. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-254)\n\n#### D - The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja\n\n255. [Establishment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-255)\n\n256. [Appointment of Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-256)\n\n257. [Jurisdiction.](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-257)\n\n258. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-258)\n\n259. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-259)\n\n#### E - The Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja\n\n260. [Establishment of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-260)\n\n261. [Appointment of Grand Kadi and Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-261)\n\n262. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-262)\n\n263. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-263)\n\n264. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-264)\n\n#### F - The Customary Court of appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja\n\n265. [Establishment of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-265)\n\n266. [Appointment of President and Judges of Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-266)\n\n267. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-267)\n\n268. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-268)\n\n269. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-269)\n\n### Part II - State Courts\n\n#### A - High Court of a State\n\n270. [Establishment of a High Court for each State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-270)\n\n271. [Appointment of Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court of a State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-271)\n\n272. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-272)\n\n273. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-273)\n\n274. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-274)\n\n#### B - Sharia Court of Appeal of a State\n\n275. [Establishment of Sharia Court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-275)\n\n276. [Appointment of Grand Kadi and Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal of a State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-276)\n\n277. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-277)\n\n278. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-278)\n\n279. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-279)\n\n#### C - Customary Court of Appeal of a State\n\n280. [Establishment of a Customary Court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-280)\n\n281. [Appointment of President and Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal of a State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-281)\n\n282. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-282)\n\n283. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-283)\n\n284. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-284)\n\n### Part III - Election Tribunals\n\n285. [Establishment and jurisdiction of election tribunals](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-285)\n\n### Part IV - Supplemental\n\n286. [Jurisdiction of state courts in respect of federal causes](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-286)\n\n287. [Enforcement of decisions](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-287)\n\n288. [Appointment of persons leaned in Islamic personal law and Customary law](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-288)\n\n289. [Disqualification of certain legal practitioners](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-289)\n\n290. [Declaration of assets and liabilities: oaths of judicial officers](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-290)\n\n291. [Tenure of office and pension rights of judicial officers](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-291)\n\n292. [Removal of other judicial officers from office](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-292)\n\n293. [Vacancies](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-293)\n\n294. [Determination of causes and matters](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-294)\n\n295. [Reference of questions of law.](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-295)\n\n296. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-296)\n\n## [Chapter VIII](./constitution/chapter-viii.md)\n\nFederal Capital Territory, Abuja and General Supplementary Provisions\n\n### Part I - Federal Capital Territory, Abuja\n\n297. [Federal Capital territory, Abuja: ownership of lands](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-297)\n\n298. [Capital of the federation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-298)\n\n299. [Application of Constitution](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-299)\n\n300. [Representation in the National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-300)\n\n301. [Adaptation of certain references](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-301)\n\n302. [Minister of Federal Capital territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-302)\n\n303. [Administration of the Federal Capital territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-303)\n\n304. [Establishment of the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-304)\n\n### Part II - Miscellaneous Provisions\n\n305. [Procedure for proclamation of state of emergency](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-305)\n\n306. [Resignations](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-306)\n\n307. [Restriction on certain citizens](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-307)\n\n308. [Restrictions on legal proceedings](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-308)\n\n### Part III - Transitional Provisions and Savings\n\n309. [Citizenship](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-309)\n\n310. [Staff of legislative houses](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-310)\n\n311. [Standing Orders](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-311)\n\n312. [Special provisions in respect of first election](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-312)\n\n313. [System of revenue allocation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-313)\n\n314. [Debts](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-314)\n\n315. [Existing law](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-315)\n\n316. [Existing offices, courts and authorities](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-316)\n\n317. [Succession to property, rights, liabilities and obligations.](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-317)\n\n### Part IV - Interpretation, Citation and Commencement\n\n318. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-318)\n\n319. [Citation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-319)\n\n320. [Commencement](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-320)\n\n## [Schedules](./constitution/schedules.md)\n\n### [First Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#first-schedule)\n\n#### Part I - States of the Federation\n\nPart II - Definition and Area Councils of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja\n\n### [Second Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#second-schedule---legislative-powers)\n\nPart I - Exclusive Legislative List\n\nPart II - Concurrent Legislative List\n\nPart III - Supplemental and Interpretation\n\n### [Third Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#third-schedule)\n\nPart I - Federal Executive Bodies\n\n- Code of Conduct Bureau\n\n- Council of State\n\n- Federal Character Commission\n\n- Federal Civil Service Commission\n\n- Federal Judicial Service Commission\n\n- Independent National Electoral Commission\n\n- National Defence Council\n\n- National Economic Council\n\n- National Judicial Council\n\n- National Population Commission\n\n- National Security Council\n\n- Nigeria Police Council\n\n- Police Service Commission\n\n- Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.\n\nPart II - State Executive Bodies\n\n- State Civil Service Commission\n\n- State Independent Electoral Commission\n\n- State Judicial Service Commission.\n\nPart III - Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Executive Body\n\n- Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja\n\n### [Fourth Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#fourth-schedule---functions-of-a-local-government-council)\n\nFunctions of a Local Council\n\n### [Fifth Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#fifth-schedule)\n\nPart I - Code of Conduct for Public officers\n\n- General\n\n- Code of Conduct Tribunal\n\n- Interpretation\n\nPart II - Public Officers for the Purposes of the Code of Conduct\n\n### [Sixth Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#sixth-schedule---election-tribunals)\n\n- Election Tribunals\n\n- National Assembly Election Tribunal\n\n- Governorship and Legislative Houses Election tribunal\n\n### [Seventh Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#seventh-schedule---oaths)\n\n- Oaths\n\n- Oaths of Allegiance\n\n- Oath of Office of President\n\n- Oath of Office of Governor of a State\n\n- Oath of Office of Vice-President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser\n\n- Oath of a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly\n\n- Judicial Oath","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fmykeels%2Fnigerian-constitution","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fmykeels%2Fnigerian-constitution","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fmykeels%2Fnigerian-constitution/lists"}