EVIDENCE ACT (AS AMENDED BY THE EVIDENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2023)

Section 56: Certificates of Central Bank officers as evidence in criminal cases.

2023Section 56 of 263Federal Republic of Nigeria

Where in criminal proceedings, a certificate purports to be signed by an officer of the Central Bank of Nigeria who himself adds after his signature the words "duly authorised by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria" it shall be accepted by all courts and persons as sufficient evidence of the facts stated in the certificate, and no certificate shall be questioned on the ground only of the authorisation; but subject to this, section 55 (3) shall have effect with regard to any such certificate.

Cite this section

Section 56, EVIDENCE ACT (AS AMENDED BY THE EVIDENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2023) (2023).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/evidence-act-as-amended-by-the-evidence-amendment-act-2023/section/56/