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Article 97 — Languages

Article
97
Chapter
CHAPTER V — The Legislature
Index row title
Languages
Source document
nigerian constitution
Provision ID
2a123e14-433e-4e4d-be41-7c341de611e8

43 words

Verbatim text

The business of a House of Assembly shall be conducted in English, but the House may in addition to English conduct the business of the House in one or more other languages spoken in the State as the House may by resolution approve.

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 97 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
  • The row is titled “Languages”.
  • The passage runs to about 43 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions assembly and association — it protects gathering together or joining a group, union or party (the words used: “Assembly”).

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