Section 49: Application of Act to workers employed by or the State other than armed forces, police, etc.

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, this Act shall apply to workers employed by or under the Government of the Federation or a State as it applies to persons employed by a private person.
(2) This Act shall not apply to-
(a) any member of the Nigerian Army, Navy or Air Force;
(b) any member of the Nigeria Police Force;
(c) any officer of whatever rank appointed to carry out duties within the meaning of the Customs and Excise Management Act, the Immigration Act and the Prisons Act;
(d) any member of the Customs Preventive Service;
(e) any member of any other service of the Federal or State Government authorised to bear arms.