Article 202 of the Constitution of Nigeria

Verbatim text

In exercising its power to make appointments or to exercise disciplinary control over persons, the State Civil Service Commission, the State Independent Electoral Commission and the State Judicial Service Commission shall not be subject to the direction and control of any other authority or person.

What this means

The index files this text under article 202 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
The row is titled “Independence of certain bodies”.
The passage runs to about 45 words.

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