Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fourth Alteration) Acts, 2017
Annotated alteration evidence — page 270
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- Nigeria
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- English
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Official sourceI 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 Vice-President
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ..... State/
Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of
...... State/Special Adviser to ......... except as may be required for
the due discharge of my duties as Vice-President/Deputy Governor
of ....... State/Minister/Commissioner/Special Adviser.
So help me God.
Oath of a member of the National Assembly or of a House of
Assembly
I, ..... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true
allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as a Member of
the Senate/House of Representatives/ ..... House of Assembly, I will
perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully
and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria and the law, and the rules of the Senate/House of
Representatives/ ...... House of Assembly 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;
and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria; and that I will abide by the Code of
Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
So help me God.
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