Section 5: Action in the requested country.

(1) Subject to this section, where Nigeria is the requested country, the Central Authority shall, in an appropriate case, grant the assistance requested as expeditiously as practicable; and for that purpose, the Central Authority of Nigeria shall ensure that all competent authorities in Nigeria comply with the request.
(2) If the Central Authority in Nigeria considers that-
(a)
the request does not comply with the provisions of this Act;
(b) in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the assistance ought to be refused either in whole or in part; or
(c) there are circumstances which are likely to cause a significant delay in complying with the request,
then the Central Authority of Nigeria shall promptly so inform the Central Authority of the requesting country, adducing reasons.