Article 172 of the Constitution of Nigeria

Verbatim text

A person in the public service of the Federation shall observe and conform to the Code of Conduct.

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The index files this text under article 172 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
The row is titled “Code of Conduct”.
The passage runs to about 18 words.

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