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Article 161 — Interpretation

Article
161
Chapter
CHAPTER V — The Legislature
Index row title
Interpretation
Source document
nigerian constitution
Provision ID
38da4b3b-7fe3-42eb-a5a6-68c8c43cc61e

178 words

Verbatim text

In this Part of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires – (a) any reference to “ ex-officio member ” shall be construed as a reference to a person who is a member by virtue of his holding or performing, the functions of an office in the public service of the Federation; (b) “office ” means an office in the public service of the Federation; (c) any reference to “ member ” of a body established by section 153 of this Constitution shall be construed as including a reference to the Chairman of that body; and [Section 160(1) is altered by the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria (First Alteration Act) 2010] The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Updated with the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Alterations(d) “misconduct ” means a breach of the Oath of Allegiance or oath of office of a member or a breach of the provisions of this Constitution or bribery or corruption or false declaration of assets and liabilities or conviction for treason or treasonable felony. C - Public Revenue

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  • The index files this text under article 161 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
  • The row is titled “Interpretation”.
  • The passage runs to about 178 words.

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