Section 8: Interpretation

"competent authority" means the Governing Council, Vice-Chancellor or any authority or person in charge of or in control of any affected institution authorised in that behalf by the President;
''institution of higher learning" includes college of technology, teachers' training college or any other educational institution as the Minister may, by order published in the Federal Gazette, from time to time, determine;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to education.