Section 13: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"appropriate law" in relation to a State, means any law in force in the State defining Customary lands and providing for the revocation of rights relating thereto if any such land is required for public purposes of the Federation;
"Authority" means the Federal Housing Authority established by section 1 of this Act;
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Authority constituted under section 2 of this Act;
"Chairman" means the Chairman of the Board of Directors appointed pursuant to section 2 of this Act;
"Customary land" in relation to a State means Customary land in a State within the meaning of the appropriate law;
"functions" includes power and duties;
"Government" means the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and
"Minister" means the Minister charged with responsibility for Works and Housing.