Section 10: The Provost of the College

(1) There shall be a Provost for the College (in this Act referred to as "the Provost") who shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister.
(2) Where a vacancy occurs in the post of the Provost, the Council shall-
(a) advertise the vacancy in reputable widely read newspaper in Nigeria specifying-
(i) the qualities of the person who may apply for the post, and
(ii) the terms and conditions of service applicable to the post and there after draw up a short list of suitable candidates for consideration of the Minister.
(3) The President shall appoint as Provost, one of the candidates recommended by the Minister.
(4) Subject to the general control of the Council, the Provost shall be the chief executive of the College and shall be charged with general responsibility for matters relating to the day-to-day management and operations of the College.
(5) The Provost shall hold office for a term of five years only and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.