Section 3: Establishment, functions and composition of National Advisory Committee for Social Development

(1)
There shall also be established a committee to be known as the National Advisory Comntittee for Social Development (in this Act referred to as "the advisory committee") which shall meet from time to time for the purpose of deliberating on matters relating to social development and tendering advice thereon to the Minister.
(2) The advisory committee shall consist of the following-
(a) the Director of Social Development;
(b) the Chief Welfare Officers or Chief Social Development Officers in each of the States of the Federation;
(c) two representatives of the National Youth Council;
(d) one representative of the National Council for Social Work;
(e) one representative of the National Council of Women's Societies;
(f) one representative of the National Sports Commission;
(g) one representative of the Nigerian Legion;
(h) two representatives of higher institutions of learning; and
(i) two other persons with experience or qualification in social development matters
(3) All appointments under paragraphs (c) to (i) of subsection (2) of this section shall be made by the Minister
(4) Members of the advisory committee other than those appointed under paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (2) of this section shall hold office for such period, not being less than twelve months, as the instrument of appointment may provide.
(5) The advisory committee shall meet at such times and places as the Minister may direct, but in any case not less than once a year.
(6) The quorum for meetings of the advisory committee shall be seven.