Section 9: Appointment of the Director-General.

(1) There shall be for the Office, a Director-General, who shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Board.
(2) The Director-General shall-
(a) not be below the rank of a Permanent Secretary in the Civil Service of the Federation;
(b) hold office for a period of 5 years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for another term of 5 years and no more;
(c) be responsible to the Board for policy direction and day-to-day administration of the Office; and
(d) hold office on terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board or as may be contained in his letter of appointment.