Section 5: Establishment of Governing Board of the Centre.

(1) There is established a Governing Board for the Centre (in this Act referred to as "the Board") which shall consist of—
(a) a chairman, who shall be—
(i) appointed by the President, on the recommendation of the Minister, and
(ii) a renowned health professional of at least 15 years cognate experience;
(b) a Director-General and Chief Executive Officer who is also the Secretary to the Board;
(c) the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry responsible for health;
(d) a representative each, not below the rank of a Director and with relevant experience, from the Federal Ministry of—
(i) Health,
(ii) Finance,
(iii) Science and Technology,
(v) Agriculture and Rural Development, and
(vi) Environment;
(e) a representative each, not below the rank of a Director and with relevant experience, from—
(i) National Primary Health Care Development Agency, and
(ii) Armed Forces Medical Services;
(f) a person from the private sector with at least 10 years cognitive experience and knowledge in the field of public health; and
(g) a representative of the Civil Society Organisations.
(2) The members of the Board other than the ex-officio members shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister, and shall be persons of proven integrity, ability and with cognate experience in disciplines relevant to the objectives of this Act.
(3) The supplementary provisions set out in the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the proceedings of the Board and other matters contained in the Schedule.
Schedule.