Section 33: Interpretation

In this Act-
"Chairman" means the Chairman of the Council;
"College" means any of the Federal Colleges of Education specified in the First Schedule to this Act;
"Colleges" shall be construed accordingly;
"Congregation" means gathering of senior staff (teaching and non- teaching staff who hold at least a degree or its equivalent) with a view to addressing all matters that affect the interest and welfare of staff of the Colleges;
"Council" means the Governing Council of any of the Colleges established under section 4 of this Act;
"function" includes powers and duties;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with the responsibility for matters relating to Education;
"member" means a member of the Council, including the Chairman;
"President" the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
"Provost" means the Provost of a College, appointed under section 13 of this Act; and
"Regulatory Commission" means the National Commission for Colleges of Education.