Section 22: Interpretation.

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Corporation appointed pursuant to section 1 of this Act;
"Chairman" means the Chairman of the Corporation;
"Corporation" means the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation established pursuant to section 1 of this Act and
includes any wholly owned subsidiary thereof and, subject to the provisions of this Act includes the Inspectorate;
"crude oil" has the meaning assigned thereto by section 15 (1) of the Petroleum Act;
"financial year" means the period of twelve months beginning on 1st January and ending on 31st December;
"Inspectorate" means the Petroleum Inspectorate established pursuant to Part II of this Act;
"member" means a member of the Board and includes the Chairman;
"Minister" means the Minister of Petroleum Resources;
"mining operations" includes prospecting for and getting of minerals or petroleum and any activities preparatory or incidental thereto;
"petroleum" has the meaning assigned thereto by section 15(1) of the Petroleum Act;
"plant" includes machinery, structures, installations, fixtures and other equipment and buildings or other structures housing any of the foregoing.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that service in the Corporation shall, for purposes of the Trade Disputes (Essential Services) Act, be deemed to be essential service.