Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fifth Alteration) Acts, 2023
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Official sourceSEVENTH SCHEDULE
[Sections 26(1)(c), 27(2)(f), 52, 94, 135, 140, 142, 149, 180, 185, 187, 194
and 290]
Oaths
Oaths of Allegiance
I, .......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear
true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that I will
preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria
So help me God
Oath of office of President
I, .............. do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear
true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the
best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the
interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and
prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to
preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of
State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence
my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best
of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of
Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right
to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour,
affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate
or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under
my consideration or shall become known to me as President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, except as may be required for the due
discharge of my duties as President; and that I will devote myself to
the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria.
So help me God.
268 The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Updated with the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Alterations
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