Section 14: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Award" means the prize designated as the Nigerian National Merit Award to be bestowed periodically upon citizens of Nigeria as specified in section 8 of this Act;
"Fund" means the Nigerian National Merit Award Endowment Fund established by section 9 of this Act;
"Governing Board" or "the Board" means the Governing Board of the Nigerian National Merit Award Endowment Fund established by section 2 of this Act.