Section 2: Constitution of the Council

(1) The Council shall consist of the following members, that is-
(a) a chairman and four other persons, at least one of whom shall be a woman, to be appointed by the President;
(b) the chairman of the Arts Council of each State of the Federation;
(c) five persons to represent the universities in Nigeria, being persons qualified or having special interest in Nigerian arts and culture, to be appointed by the President;
(d) one representative of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria;
(e) one representative of the Federal Ministry charged with the responsibility for matters relating to education;
(f) one representative of the Federal Ministry charged with the responsibility for matters relating to the Council;
(g) two persons to be appointed by the President to represent traditional institutions in Nigeria; and
(h) the Director of the Council.
(2)
The provisions of the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the matters therein mentioned.
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