Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fourth Alteration) Acts, 2017
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Official sourceOath of office of Governor of a State
I, ......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear
true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as the
Governor of ......... State, 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 exercise the authority vested in me as Governor so as not
to impede or prejudice the authority lawfully vested in the President
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and so as not to endanger the
continuance of Federal Government in 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 Governor of ......... State, except as may be required for
the due discharge of my duties as Governor; and that I will devote
myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria.
So help me God.
Oath of office of Vice-President, Deputy Governor, Minister,
Commissioner or Special Adviser
I, .......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true
allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Vice-President
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ....... State/
Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of the
Government of ........ State/Special Adviser to ........, 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
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