CROSS – OFFICIAL OATHS LAW
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CROSS RIVER STATE LAWS
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OFFICIAL OATHS LAW
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
SECTION
- Oath of allegiance.
- Governor’s oath.
- Ministerial oath.
- Judicial oath.
- Magisterial oath.
- Administration of certain oaths.
- Short title.
SCHEDULES
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OFFICIAL OATHS LAW
A Law to make provision for official oaths
(1st October, 1963)
[Commencement]
- Oath of Allegiance
Where by a law, a person is required to take or subscribe an oath of allegiance, the form of oath shall be as set out in Form F of the First Schedule.
- Governor’s Oath
The Oath required to be taken in addition to the oath of allegiance by the Governor of the State before entering upon the duties of his office shall be as set out in Form A of the First Schedule.
- Ministerial Oath
(1) The Oath required to be taken and subscribed by a Commissioner of the Government or a Parliamentary Secretary to such a Commissioner in addition to the oath of allegiance before entering upon the duties of his office shall be as set out in Form B of the Schedule.
(2) In addition to the oath prescribed in subsection (1), a Commissioner appointed a member of Executive Council shall take and subscribe an oath as set out in Form C of the Schedule.
- Judicial Oath
The Oath required to be taken and subscribed by a person appointed to the office of Chief Judge or Judge of the High Court in addition to the oath of allegiance shall be as set out in Form D of the Schedule.
- Magisterial Oath
A person appointed to the office of Magistrate or Justice of the Peace shall before exercising the functions of his office take and subscribe an oath as set out in Form E of the First Schedule.
- Administration of certain oaths
An official oath mentioned in the first column of the Second Schedule shall be taken and subscribed before the person mentioned in the second column thereof.
- Short title
This Law may be cited as the Official Oaths Law.
SCHEDULES
FIRST SCHEDULE
FORM A
Governor’s Oath
“I, …………………………………………………………………. do solemnly swear that I will well and truly exercise the functions of the high office of Governor of the Cross River State of Nigeria, that I will preserve and defend the Constitution of the Cross River State of Nigeria and that I will do right to all manner of people according to law without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. So help me God”.
FORM B
Ministerial Oath
“I, ……………………………………………………………………, being appointed to the office of a Commissioner of the Government of the Cross River State of Nigeria, swear that I will at all times well and truly serve the State in the office of a Commissioner; and that I will support and uphold the Constitution of the Cross River State of Nigeria as by law established; and that I will to the best of my judgment at all times when thereto required freely give my counsel and advice to the Governor of the Cross River State of Nigeria and his successors in office as by law established for the good management of the affairs of the Cross River State of Nigeria; and that I will not directly or indirectly reveal any matters as shall come to my knowledge in the discharge of my duties and committed to my secrecy. So help me God”.
FORM C
Executive Council Oath
“I, ……………………………………………………………. , being called upon to exercise the functions of …………………………………………………. the Executive Council of the Cross River State of Nigeria, swear that I will not directly or indirectly reveal such matters as shall be discussed in the meeting of the Executive Council and committed to my secrecy. So help me God”.
FORM D
Judicial Oath
“I, ………………………………………………………………….. , swear that I will well and truly exercise the judicial functions entrusted to me and that I will uphold the Constitution of the Federation and the Constitution of the Cross River State of Nigeria and that I will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the laws and usages of the Cross River State of Nigeria, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. So help me God”.
FORM E
Magisterial Oath
“I, ……………………………………………………. , swear that I will well and truly exercise the judicial functions entrusted to me and that I will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the laws and usages of the Cross River State of Nigeria, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. So help me God”.
FORM F
Oath of Allegiance
“I, …………………………………………………………., swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Nigeria and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. So help me God”.
SECOND SCHEDULE
[1975 No. 11.]
Column (1) Column (2)
Ministerial Oaths Governor
Executive Council Oaths Governor
Judicial Oaths and Oaths of the Chairman and other members of Tribunals constituted under the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Decree 1970 Governor or Chief Judge
Ministerial Oaths Chief Judge
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OFFICIAL OATHS LAW
SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
No Subsidiary Legislation
