Article 86 of the Constitution of Nigeria

Verbatim text

(1) The Auditor-General for the Federation shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Federal Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the Senate. (2) The power to appoint persons to act in the office of the Auditor- General shall vest in the President. (3) Except with the sanction of a resolution of the Senate, no person shall act in the office of the Auditor-General for a period exceeding six months.

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The index files this text under article 86 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
The row is titled “Appointment of Auditor-General”.
The passage runs to about 74 words.

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