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# Nigerian Constitution
Arrangement of sections
## [Chapter I](./constitution/chapter-i.md)
General Provisions
### Part I - Federal Republic of Nigeria
1. [Supremacy of constitution](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-1)
2. [The Federal Republic of Nigeria](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-2)
3. [States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-3)
### Part II - Powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
4. [Legislative powers](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-4)
5. [Executive powers](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-5)
6. [Judicial powers](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-6)
7. [Local government system](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-7)
8. [New states and boundary adjustment, etc](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-8)
9. [Mode of altering provisions of the constitution](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-9)
10. [Prohibition of State Religion](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-10)
11. [Public order and public security](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-11)
12. [Implementation of treaties.](./constitution/chapter-i.md#section-12)
## [Chapter II](./constitution/chapter-ii.md)
Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
13. [Fundamental obligations of the Government](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-13)
14. [The Government and the people](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-14)
15. [Political objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-15)
16. [Economic objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-16)
17. [Social objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-17)
18. [Educational objectives.](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-18)
19. [Foreign policy objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-19)
20. [Environmental objectives](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-20)
21. [Directive on Nigeria cultures](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-21)
22. [Obligation of the mass media](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-22)
23. [National ethics](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-23)
24. [Duties of the citizen.](./constitution/chapter-ii.md#section-24)
## [Chapter III](./constitution/chapter-iii.md)
Citizenship
25. [Citizenship by birth](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-25)
26. [Citizenship by registration](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-26)
27. [Citizenship by naturalisation](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-27)
28. [Dual citizenship](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-28)
29. [Renunciation of citizenship](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-29)
30. [Deprivation of citizenship](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-30)
31. [Persons deemed to be Nigerian citizens](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-31)
32. [Power to make regulations](./constitution/chapter-iii.md#section-32)
## [Chapter IV](./constitution/chapter-iv.md)
Fundamental Rights
33. [Right to life](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-33)
34. [Right to dignity of human persons](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-34)
35. [Right to personal liberty](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-35)
36. [Right to fair hearing](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-36)
37. [Right to private and family life](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-37)
38. [Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-38)
39. [Right to freedom of expression and the press](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-39)
40. [Right to peaceful assembly and association](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-40)
41. [Right to freedom of movement](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-41)
42. [Right to freedom from discrimination](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-42)
43. [Right to acquire and own immovable property](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-43)
44. [Compulsory acquisition of property](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-44)
45. [Restriction on and derogation from fundamental human rights](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-45)
46. [Special jurisdiction of High Court and Legal aid](./constitution/chapter-iv.md#section-46)
## [Chapter V](./constitution/chapter-v.md)
The Legislature
### Part 1 - National Assembly
#### A-Composition and Staff of National Assembly
47. [Establishment of National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-47)
48. [Composition of the Senate](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-48)
49. [Composition of the House of Representatives](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-49)
50. [President of the senate and speaker of the House of Representatives](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-50)
51. [Staff of the National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-51)
#### B-Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of National Assembly
52. [Declaration of assets and liabilities ;oath of members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-52)
53. [Presiding at sitting of the National Assembly and at joint sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-53)
54. [Quorum](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-54)
55. [Languages](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-55)
56. [Voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-56)
57. [Unqualified person sitting or voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-57)
58. [Mode of exercising Federal Legislative power: general](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-58)
59. [Mode of exercising Federal Legislative power: money bills](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-59)
60. [Regulation of procedure](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-60)
61. [Vacancy or participation of strangers not to invalidate proceedings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-61)
62. [Committees](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-62)
63. [Sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-63)
64. [Dissolution and issue of proclamations by president](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-64)
#### C - Qualifications for Membership of National Assembly and Right of Attendance
65. [Qualifications for election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-65)
66. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-66)
67. [Right of attendance of President](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-67)
68. [Tenure of Seat of Members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-68)
69. [Recall](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-69)
70. [Remuneration](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-70)
#### D - Elections to National Assembly
71. [Senatorial districts and Federal constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-71)
72. [Size of Senatorial districts and Federal constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-72)
73. [Periodical review of Senatorial districts and Federal constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-73)
74. [Time when alteration of senatorial districts or Federal constituencies takes effects](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-74)
75. [Ascertainment of population](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-75)
76. [Time of Election to the National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-76)
77. [Direct Election and franchise](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-77)
78. [Supervision of election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-78)
79. [Power of the National Assembly as to determination of certain questions](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-79)
#### E - Powers and Control over Public Funds
80. [Establishment of Consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-80)
81. [Authorisation of expenditure from Consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-81)
82. [Authorisation of expenditure in default appropriations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-82)
83. [Contingencies Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-83)
84. [Remuneration, etc. of the President and certain other officers](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-84)
85. [Audit of Public accounts](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-85)
86. [Appointment of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-86)
87. [Tenure of office of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-87)
88. [Power to conduct investigations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-88)
89. [Power as to matters of evidence](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-89)
### Part II - House of Assembly of a State
#### A - Composition and Staff of House of Assembly
90. [Establishment of House of assembly for each State](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-90)
91. [Composition of the House of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-91)
92. [Speaker of House of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-92)
93. [Staff of house of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-93)
#### B - Procedure for Summoning and Dissolution of House of Assembly
94. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-94)
95. [Presiding at sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-95)
96. [Quorum](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-96)
97. [Languages](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-97)
98. [Voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-98)
99. [Unqualified person sitting or voting](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-99)
100. [Mode of exercising legislative power of a state](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-100)
101. [Regulation of procedure](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-101)
102. [Vacancy or participation of strangers not to invalidate proceedings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-102)
103. [Committees](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-103)
104. [Sittings](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-104)
105. [Dissolution and issue of proclamation by Governor](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-105)
#### C - Qualification for Membership of House of Assembly and Right of Attendance
106. [Qualifications for election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-106)
107. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-107)
108. [Right of attendance of President](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-108)
109. [Tenure of Seat of Members](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-109)
110. [Recall](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-110)
111. [Remuneration](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-111)
#### D - Elections to a House of Assembly
112. [State constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-112)
113. [Size of state constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-113)
114. [Periodical review of State constituencies](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-114)
115. [Time when alteration of state constituencies takes effect](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-115)
116. [Time of elections to Houses of Assembly](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-116)
117. [Direct election and franchise](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-117)
118. [Supervision and election](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-118)
119. [Power of National Assembly as to determination of certain questions](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-119)
#### E - Powers and control over Public Funds
120. [Establishment of Consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-120)
121. [Authorisation of expenditure from Consolidated Revenue fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-121)
122. [Authorisation of expenditure in default of appropriations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-122)
123. [Contingencies Fund](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-123)
124. [Remuneration, etc. of the governor and certain other officers](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-124)
125. [Audit of Public accounts](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-125)
126. [Appointment of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-126)
127. [Tenure of office of Auditor-General](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-127)
128. [Power to conduct investigations](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-128)
129. [Power as to matters of evidence](./constitution/chapter-v.md#section-129)
## [Chapter VI](./constitution/chapter-vi.md)
The Executive
### Part I - Federal Executive
#### A-The President of the Federation
130. [Establishment of the office of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-130)
131. [Qualification for election as President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-131)
132. [Election of the President: general](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-132)
133. [Election: single presidential candidate](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-133)
134. [Election: two or more presidential candidates](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-134)
135. [Tenure of office of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-135)
136. [Death, etc. of president-elect before oath of office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-136)
137. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-137)
138. [President: disqualification from other jobs](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-138)
139. [Determination of certain questions relating to election](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-139)
140. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-140)
141. [Establishment of office of Vice-President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-141)
142. [Nomination and election of Vice-President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-142)
143. [Removal of President from office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-143)
144. [Permanent incapacity of President or Vice-President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-144)
145. [Acting President during temporary absence of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-145)
146. [Discharge of functions of President](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-146)
147. [Ministers of federal Government](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-147)
148. [Executive Responsibilities of Ministers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-148)
149. [Declaration of Assets and liabilities; oaths of Ministers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-149)
150. [Attorney-General of the Federation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-150)
151. [Special Advisers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-151)
152. [Declaration of assets and Liabilities; oaths of special Adviser](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-152)
#### B - Establishment of Certain Federal Executive Bodies
153. [Federal Commissions and Councils, etc](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-153)
154. [Appointment of Chairman and members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-154)
155. [Tenure of office of members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-155)
156. [Qualification for membership](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-156)
157. [Removal of members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-157)
158. [Independence of certain bodies](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-158)
159. [Quorum and decisions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-159)
160. [Powers and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-160)
161. [Interpretation.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-161)
#### C - Public Revenue
162. [Distributable pool account](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-162)
163. [Allocation of other revenues](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-163)
164. [Federal grants-in-aid of State revenue](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-164)
165. [Cost of collection of certain duties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-165)
166. [Set-off](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-166)
167. [Sums charged on consolidated Revenue Fund](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-167)
168. [Provisions with regard to payments](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-168)
#### D - The Public Service of the Federation
169. [Establishment of civil service of the Federation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-169)
170. [Federal Civil service Commission: power to delegate functions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-170)
171. [Presidential appointments](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-171)
172. [Code of Conduct](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-172)
173. [Protection of pension rights](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-173)
174. [Public persecutions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-174)
175. [Prerogative of mercy.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-175)
### Part II - State Executive
#### A - The Governor of a State
176. [Establishment of office of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-176)
177. [Qualification for election as Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-177)
178. [Election of Governor: general](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-178)
179. [Election: single candidate and two or more candidates](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-179)
180. [Tenure of office of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-180)
181. [Death, etc. of Governor before oath of office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-181)
182. [Disqualifications](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-182)
183. [Governor: disqualification from other jobs](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-183)
184. [Determination of certain questions relating to elections](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-184)
185. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of office of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-185)
186. [Establishment of the office of the Deputy Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-186)
187. [Nomination and election of the Deputy Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-187)
188. [Removal of Governor or Deputy Governor from office](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-188)
189. [Permanent incapacity of Governor or Deputy Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-189)
190. [Acting governor during temporary absence of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-190)
191. [Discharge of functions of Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-191)
192. [Commissioners of State Government](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-192)
193. [Executive responsibilities of Deputy Governor and Commissioners.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-193)
194. [Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of Commissioners](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-194)
195. [Attorney-General of a State](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-195)
196. [Special Advisers](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-196)
#### B - Establishment of Certain State Executive Bodies
197. [State Commissioners](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-197)
198. [Appointment of Chairman and members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-198)
199. [Tenure of office of the members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-199)
200. [Qualification for membership](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-200)
201. [Removal of members](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-201)
202. [Independence of certain bodies](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-202)
203. [Quorum and decisions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-203)
204. [Powers and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-204)
205. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-205)
#### C - The Public Service of State
206. [Establishment of State Civil Service](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-206)
207. [State Civil Service Commission: Power of delegation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-207)
208. [Appointments by Governor](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-208)
209. [Code of Conduct](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-209)
210. [Protection of pension rights](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-210)
211. [Public prosecutions](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-211)
212. [Prerogative of mercy](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-212)
### Part III - Supplemental
#### A - National Population Census
213. [National Population census](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-213)
#### B - Nigeria Police Force
214. [Establishment of Nigeria Police Force](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-214)
215. [Appointment of Inspector-General and control of Nigeria Police Force](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-215)
216. [Delegation of powers to the Inspector-General of Police](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-216)
#### C - Armed Forces of the Federation
217. [Establishment and composition of the armed force of the Federation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-217)
218. [Command and operational use](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-218)
219. [Establishment of body to ensure federal character of armed forces](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-219)
220. [Compulsory military service.](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-220)
#### D - Political Parties
221. [Prohibition of political activities by certain associations](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-221)
222. [Restrictions on formation of political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-222)
223. [Constitution and rules of political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-223)
224. [Aims and objectives](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-224)
225. [Finances of political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-225)
226. [Annual reports on finances](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-226)
227. [Prohibition of quasi-military organisations](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-227)
228. [Powers of the national assembly with respect to political parties](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-228)
229. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-vi.md#section-229)
## [Chapter VII](./constitution/chapter-vii.md)
The Judicature
### Part I - Federal Courts
#### A - The Supreme Court of Nigeria
230. [Establishment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-230)
231. [Appointment of Chief justices of Nigeria and justices of the Supreme Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-231)
232. [Original jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-232)
233. [Appellate jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-233)
234. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-234)
235. [Finality of determinations](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-235)
236. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-236)
#### B - The Court of Appeal
237. [Establishment of Court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-237)
238. [Appointment of President and Justices of the Court of Appeal.](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-238)
239. [Original jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-239)
240. [Appellate jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-240)
241. [Appeals as of rights from the Federal high Court or a High Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-241)
242. [Appeals with leave](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-242)
243. [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)
244. [Appeals from Sharia court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-244)
245. [Appeals from customary court of appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-245)
246. [Appeal from Code of Conduct Tribunal and other courts and tribunals](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-246)
247. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-247)
248. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-248)
#### C - The Federal High Court
249. [Establishment of the Federal High Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-249)
250. [Appointment of Chief Judge and Judges of the federal high Court](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-250)
251. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-251)
252. [Powers](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-252)
253. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-253)
254. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-254)
#### D - The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
255. [Establishment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-255)
256. [Appointment of Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-256)
257. [Jurisdiction.](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-257)
258. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-258)
259. [Practice and procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-259)
#### E - The Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
260. [Establishment of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-260)
261. [Appointment of Grand Kadi and Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-261)
262. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-262)
263. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-263)
264. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-264)
#### F - The Customary Court of appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
265. [Establishment of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-265)
266. [Appointment of President and Judges of Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-266)
267. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-267)
268. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-268)
269. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-269)
### Part II - State Courts
#### A - High Court of a State
270. [Establishment of a High Court for each State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-270)
271. [Appointment of Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court of a State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-271)
272. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-272)
273. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-273)
274. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-274)
#### B - Sharia Court of Appeal of a State
275. [Establishment of Sharia Court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-275)
276. [Appointment of Grand Kadi and Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal of a State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-276)
277. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-277)
278. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-278)
279. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-279)
#### C - Customary Court of Appeal of a State
280. [Establishment of a Customary Court of Appeal](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-280)
281. [Appointment of President and Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal of a State](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-281)
282. [Jurisdiction](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-282)
283. [Constitution](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-283)
284. [Practice and Procedure](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-284)
### Part III - Election Tribunals
285. [Establishment and jurisdiction of election tribunals](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-285)
### Part IV - Supplemental
286. [Jurisdiction of state courts in respect of federal causes](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-286)
287. [Enforcement of decisions](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-287)
288. [Appointment of persons leaned in Islamic personal law and Customary law](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-288)
289. [Disqualification of certain legal practitioners](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-289)
290. [Declaration of assets and liabilities: oaths of judicial officers](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-290)
291. [Tenure of office and pension rights of judicial officers](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-291)
292. [Removal of other judicial officers from office](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-292)
293. [Vacancies](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-293)
294. [Determination of causes and matters](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-294)
295. [Reference of questions of law.](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-295)
296. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-vii.md#section-296)
## [Chapter VIII](./constitution/chapter-viii.md)
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and General Supplementary Provisions
### Part I - Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
297. [Federal Capital territory, Abuja: ownership of lands](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-297)
298. [Capital of the federation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-298)
299. [Application of Constitution](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-299)
300. [Representation in the National Assembly](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-300)
301. [Adaptation of certain references](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-301)
302. [Minister of Federal Capital territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-302)
303. [Administration of the Federal Capital territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-303)
304. [Establishment of the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital territory, Abuja](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-304)
### Part II - Miscellaneous Provisions
305. [Procedure for proclamation of state of emergency](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-305)
306. [Resignations](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-306)
307. [Restriction on certain citizens](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-307)
308. [Restrictions on legal proceedings](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-308)
### Part III - Transitional Provisions and Savings
309. [Citizenship](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-309)
310. [Staff of legislative houses](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-310)
311. [Standing Orders](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-311)
312. [Special provisions in respect of first election](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-312)
313. [System of revenue allocation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-313)
314. [Debts](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-314)
315. [Existing law](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-315)
316. [Existing offices, courts and authorities](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-316)
317. [Succession to property, rights, liabilities and obligations.](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-317)
### Part IV - Interpretation, Citation and Commencement
318. [Interpretation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-318)
319. [Citation](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-319)
320. [Commencement](./constitution/chapter-viii.md#section-320)
## [Schedules](./constitution/schedules.md)
### [First Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#first-schedule)
#### Part I - States of the Federation
Part II - Definition and Area Councils of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
### [Second Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#second-schedule---legislative-powers)
Part I - Exclusive Legislative List
Part II - Concurrent Legislative List
Part III - Supplemental and Interpretation
### [Third Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#third-schedule)
Part I - Federal Executive Bodies
- Code of Conduct Bureau
- Council of State
- Federal Character Commission
- Federal Civil Service Commission
- Federal Judicial Service Commission
- Independent National Electoral Commission
- National Defence Council
- National Economic Council
- National Judicial Council
- National Population Commission
- National Security Council
- Nigeria Police Council
- Police Service Commission
- Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
Part II - State Executive Bodies
- State Civil Service Commission
- State Independent Electoral Commission
- State Judicial Service Commission.
Part III - Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Executive Body
- Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
### [Fourth Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#fourth-schedule---functions-of-a-local-government-council)
Functions of a Local Council
### [Fifth Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#fifth-schedule)
Part I - Code of Conduct for Public officers
- General
- Code of Conduct Tribunal
- Interpretation
Part II - Public Officers for the Purposes of the Code of Conduct
### [Sixth Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#sixth-schedule---election-tribunals)
- Election Tribunals
- National Assembly Election Tribunal
- Governorship and Legislative Houses Election tribunal
### [Seventh Schedule](./constitution/schedules.md#seventh-schedule---oaths)
- Oaths
- Oaths of Allegiance
- Oath of Office of President
- Oath of Office of Governor of a State
- Oath of Office of Vice-President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser
- Oath of a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly
- Judicial Oath