Section 3: Membership of the Board.

(1) The Board shall consist of
(a) a chairman who shall be a well known art patron;
(b) a representative of the Ministry of Culture and Social Welfare;
(c) a representative of the National Council for Arts and Culture;
(d) one representative of the universities;
(e) the general manager of the National Theatre;
(f) the Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria; and
(g) six other persons chosen from persons with adequate qualifications and experience in the fields of arts, music and culture.
(2) The appointment of the chairman and members of the Board shall be by the President on the recommendation of the Minister.
(3) The supplementary provisions contained in the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the proceedings of the Board and the other matter mentioned therein.