Section 56: Limitation of suits against the Bureau

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the provisions of the Public Officers Protection Act shall apply in relation to any suit instituted against any officer or employee of the Bureau. [Cap P41,LFN, 2004]
(2) Notwithstanding any provision in any other law, no suit shall be brought against any member of the Board, the Director-General or any other officer or employee of the Bureau for any act done in pursuance or execution of this Act or any other law, or of any public duty or authority or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act or such law, duty or authority, shall lie or be instituted in any court unless -
(a) it is commenced within three months next after the act, neglect or default complained of; or
(b) in the case of a continuation of damage or injury, within six months next after the ceasing thereof.
(3) No suit shall be commenced against a member of the Board, the Director-General, officer or employee of the Bureau before the expiration of a period of one month, after written notice of intention to commence the suit has been served on the Bureau by the intending plaintiff or their agent.
(4) The notice referred to in subsection (3) shall clearly and explicitly state the cause of action, the particulars of the claim, the name and place of abode of the intending plaintiff and the relief which he claims.