Section 17: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Board" means the Tafawa Balawa Square Board of Management established by this Act;
''Minister'' means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to defence;
"prescribed date" means 24th August 1972;
"Square" means the Tafawa Balawa Square;
"suit" includes action and any civil proceedings commenced by writ of summons or in such other manner as may be prescribed by rules of court and does not include a criminal proceeding.