Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fifth Alteration) Acts, 2023
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Official source26. 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.
L - Nigeria Police Council
27. Nigeria Police Council
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. Police Service Commission
The Police Service Commission shall comprise the following
members –
(a) a Chairman; and
(b) such number of other persons, not less than seven but not
more than nine, as may be prescribed by an Act of the National
Assembly.
30. The Commission shall have power to –
(a) appoint persons to offices (other than office of the Inspector-
General of Police) in the Nigeria Police Force; and
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Updated with the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Alterations 249
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