Article 302 of the Constitution of Nigeria

Verbatim text

The President may, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 147 of this Constitution, appoint for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja a Minister who shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be delegated to him by the President, from time to time.

What this means

The index files this text under article 302 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER VIII — Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and general supplementary”.
The row is titled “Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja”.
The passage runs to about 48 words.

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