Section 34: Limitation of suits against the Centre.

1 Subject to the provisions of this Act, the provisions of the Public Officers Protection Act shall apply to any suit instituted against the Centre, an officer or employee of the Centre.
[Cap. P41, LFN, 2004 ]

2 A suit shall not lie or be instituted in any court against the Centre, a member of the Board or any principal officer or employee of the Centre for an action carried out under the execution of this Act, any enactment or of any public duty in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act, any other enactment or law, duty or authority, unless it is commenced -
a within three months of such act, neglect or default complained of; or
b in the case of a continuation of damages or injury, within six months after the cessation of the act, neglect or default.

3 A suit shall not be commenced against the Centre, any principal officer or employee of the Centre before the expiration of a period of one month after written notice of the intention to commence the suit has been served on the Centre by the intending plaintiff or the plaintiffs agent.

4 The notice referred to in subsection (3) shall clearly state the cause of action, particulars of the claim, the name and place of abode of the intending plaintiff and the relief sought.