Section 9: Composition and membership of the Council.

(1) The Council shall consist of:
(a) the Pro-Chancellor;
(b) Chief of Army Staff or his representative;
(c) the Vice-Chancellor;
(d) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors;
(e) one person representing the Federal Ministry of Education;
(f) one person representing the Ministry of Defence;
(g) four persons representing the interests of the Army and the public, at least one of whom shall be a female, to be appointed by the Visitor;
(h) four persons appointed by the Senate from among its members;
(i) two persons appointed by the Congregation from among its members;
(j) one person appointed by the Convocation from among its members; and
(k) one person to represent the host community.
(2) The Registrar of the University shall be the Secretary to the Council.
(3) A person to be appointed as a member of the Council other than an ex-officio member shall be appointed by the Visitor.
(4) A person to be appointed to the Council shall be:
(a) of proven integrity, knowledge and familiar with the affairs and tradition of Universities;
(b) able to contribute to the development of the University.