Section 18: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Chief Registrar" means the person appointed as such in pursuance of section 2 of this Act;
''Minister'' means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to national civic registration;
"place of origin"-
(a) in relation to a person who is a citizen of Nigeria by birth, means his village or town and Local Government area and State of origin; and
(b) in relation to a person who is a citizen of Nigeria by naturalisation or registration, his usual place of residence;
"register" means any of the registers maintained in pursuance of section 4 (1) or (2) of this Act and "registered" shall be construed accordingly;
"registration area" means an area declared as such in accordance with the provisions of section 7 (5) of this Act.