Section 12: Registration of scientists etc.

(1) Subject to section 10a rule made under section 7 of this Act a person enrolled as student member shall be entitled to entry of his qualification in the register as a scientist and may so apply if-
(a) he passes the examination prescribed for the qualifying status in any institution approved for the purpose by the Board, and completes the practical training prescribed or completes the internship prescribed; or
(b) he holds the equivalent qualification granted outside Nigeria and for the time being accepted by the Board, and satisfies the Council in such manner as it may in its discretion require, that he has sufficient practical experience as a scientist.
(2) An applicant under subsection (1) shall, if so required by the Board, in addition to evidence of qualification, satisfy the Board-
(a) that he is of good character; and
(b) that he has attained the age of eighteen years.
(3) The Council may in its sole discretion provisionally accept a qualification produced in respect of an application for registration under this section, and direct that an entry be made in the register accordingly, or where applicable direct that the application be renewed within such period as may be specified in the direction.
(4) Any entry directed to be made in subsection (3) shall show that registration is provisional, and no entry so made shall be converted to full registration without the consent of the Council signified in writing in that behalf.
(5) The Council shall from time to time publish in the Federal Gazette particulars of qualifications for the time being accepted as aforesaid.