Article 204 of the Constitution of Nigeria

Verbatim text

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, any of the bodies may, with the approval of the Governor, by rules or otherwise regulate its own procedure or confer powers or impose duties on any officer or authority for the purpose of discharging its functions. (2) In the exercise of any powers under subsection (1) of this section, any such body shall not confer powers or impose duties on any officer or authority of the Federation except with the approval of the President.

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The index files this text under article 204 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
The row is titled “Powers and procedure”.
The passage runs to about 83 words.

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