Section 7: Appointment of the Executive Secretary to the Commission.

(1) There shall be appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the recommendation of the Minister, an Executive Secretary to the Commission who shall have appropriate qualification and experience in teacher education.
(2) The Executive Secretary shall be the chief executive officer of the Commission and shall be responsible for the execution of the policy of the Commission and the administration of the affairs of the Commission.
(3) The Executive Secretary shall hold office for a single term of five years.
(4) Subject to this section, the Executive Secretary shall hold office on such terms as to emolument and allowances as may be specified in his letter of appointment as approved by the Federal Executive Council.