Section 2: Interpretation.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"board" in relation to an institute means the board established to manage the institute in accordance with the order made under section 3 of this Act establishing the institute;
"chairman" in relation to the board of an institute means the chairman of the board appointed in accordance with the order made under section 3 of this Act establishing the institute;
"customary land" means land declared as such under the Land Use Act;
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"director" in relation to an institute means the director of the institute appointed in accordance with section 9 of this Act;
"Federal Civil Service Commission" means the Federal Civil Service Commission of the Federation;
"institute" means an institute established under section 3 of this Act;
"Minister" in relation to an institute means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to the particular field of research for which the institute was established.