Section 2: Governing Board of the Institute, etc.

(1) The governance of the Institute and the direction of its affairs shall vest in the Board of Governors of the Institute (in this Act referred to as "the Board").
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of this section, it shall be the responsibility of the Board to consider and approve-
(a) the programme, policy direction and the long-range plan and programme of activities of the Institute; and
(b) the annual budget of the Institute.
(3) The Board shall consist of a chairman to be appointed by the President, and the following other members, that is-
(a) a representative each of the following Federal Ministries-
(i) Culture and Tourism;
(ii) Education;
(b) a representative each of-
(i) the National Universities Commission;
(ii) the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs;
(iii) the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies;
(iv) the Centre for Management Development;
(v) the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation;
(vi) the National Council for Arts and Culture;
(vii) the National Commission for United Nations Education and Scientific Organisation in Nigeria; and
(c) the Executive Secretary.
(4) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, a person appointed as a member of the Board (not being an ex-officio member) shall hold office for three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further period of three years and no more.
(5) The President may terminate the appointment of a member of the Board (not being an ex-officio member) if satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Institute or the Board that the person concerned should continue in office.
(6)
The supplementary provisions contained in the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the proceedings of the Board and the other matters therein mentioned.
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