NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 2021

Section 10: Composition of the Committee.

2021Section 10 of 58Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) The Committee shall be constituted by the Minister and shall consist of a-
(a) (a) Chairman who shall-
(i) be a legal practitioner with at least 10 years post call experience, and
(ii) have considerable knowledge and experience in medical law;
(b) consultant psychiatrist;
(c) medical social worker with at least 10 years of experience;
(d) representative of a civil society organisation which focuses on mental health; and
(e) community gatekeeper who may either be a religious or a traditional leader.
(2) The composition of the Committee shall reflect gender balance.
(3) Members of the Committee shall be paid such remuneration and allowances as approved by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

Cite this section

Section 10, NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 2021 (2021).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/national-mental-health-act-2021/section/10/