Section 16: Removal or resignation of the Executive Secretary.

1 A person appointed as the Executive Secretary may be removed from office by the President where the person -
a becomes of unsound mind or is incapable of performing the functions of the office, whether arising from infirmity of body, mind or any other Cause;
b is convicted of a felony or any offence involving dishonesty or fraud;
c is disqualified or suspended by an order of a competent authority from practicing the profession on the basis of which the person was appointed;
d engages in acts that are prejudicial to the interest of the Centre or in conflict with the duties of the office;
e becomes bankrupt; or
f is guilty of serious misconduct in relation to the duties of the office.

2 The Executive Secretary may resign from the appointment by giving at least one month's notice of intention to resign in writing to the President through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.