Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
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Provision text
Official sourceK - National Security Council
25. The National Security Council shall comprise the following members -
(a) the President who shall be the Chairman;
(b) the Vice-President who shall be the Deputy Chairman;
(c) the Chief of Defence Staff;
(d) the Minister of the Government of the Federation charged with the responsibility for internal affairs.
(e) the Minister of the Government of the Federation charged responsibility for defence;
(f) the Minister of the Government of the Federation charged with the responsibility for foreign affairs;
(g) the National Security Adviser
(h) the Inspector-General of Police; and
(i) such other persons as the President may in his discretion appoint.
26. The Council shall have power to advise the President on matters relating to public security including matters relating to any
organisation or agency established by law for ensuring the security of the Federation.
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L - Nigeria Police Council
27. The Nigeria Police Council shall comprise the following members -
(a) the President who shall be the Chairman;
(b) the Governor of each State of the Federation;
(c) the Chairman of the Police Service Commission; and
(d) the Inspector-General of Police
28. The functions of the Nigeria Police Council shall include -
(a) the organisation and administration of the Nigeria Police Force and all other matters relating thereto (not being matters relating
to the use and operational control of the Force or the appointment, disciplinary control and dismissal of members of the Force);
(b) the general supervision of the Nigeria Police Force; and
(c) advising the President on the appointment of the Inspector-General of Police.
M - Police Service Commission
29. The Police Service Commission shall comprise the following members -
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