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The National Economic Council of Nigeria

The Nigeria National Economic Council (NEC) | Functions, Aims & Objectives The National Economic Council first came into existence under the 1979 Constitution. The council advises the President on economic…

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The Nigeria Public Complaints Commission

The Public Complaints Commission (Nigeria) Public Complaints Commission The Nigerian Public Complaints Commission was established under Decree No. 31 of 1975 and incorporated into the 1979 Constitution. As an ombudsman,…

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Government & Politics

The Nigeria Police Council | Functions

The Nigeria Police Council was introduced by the 1989 Constitution. The body comprises the President (chairman), State Governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police.

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Government & Politics

The National Judicial Council (Nigeria)

The National Judicial Council is an innovation of the 1999 Constitution. The Chief Justice of Nigeria is the chairman of the council whose membership includes senior judges and judicial officers.

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Government & Politics

Features of the Presidential System of Government

In a presidential system of government, the President is both the ceremonial and executive head of state. That is, the president combines the offices of Head of State and Head of Government at the same time. In this regard, the President performs a number of functions. In particular, he enforces all laws, serves as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, appoints important political office holders and grants pardon and mercy to offenders.

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