The Veterinary Council (Elections) Rules
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
These rules, made under section 34 of cap. 210, 1958 laws and continued under the veterinary surgeons act, concern the election of members of The Veterinary Council. It emphasizes that no person other than a registered veterinary surgeon shall propose or second a nomination. All voting papers, whether valid or rejected, shall be retained in safe custody by the scrutineers until the council directs their destruction. Any person nominated as a candidate for election who is dissatisfied with the conduct of an election may lodge a complaint in writing with the registrar.
Process Flow
President, Veterinary Council of Nigeria ⬤
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development ⬤
Office of the Minister of State, Agriculture and Rural Development ⬤
Office of the Minister, Agriculture and Rural Development ⬤
Federal Executive Council ⬤
Contacts
Aishatu Baju
President
Veterinary Council of Nigeria
Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Mustapha Baba Shehuri
Honourable Minister of State
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar
Honourable Minister
Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development
Muhammadu Buhari
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Veterinary Council (Elections) Rules Current Version
January 2022
These rules, made under section 34 of cap. 210, 1958 laws and continued under the veterinary surgeons act, concern the election of members of The Veterinary Council. It emphasizes that no person other than a registered veterinary surgeon shall propose or second a nomination. All voting papers, whether valid or rejected, shall be retained in safe custody by the scrutineers until the council directs their destruction. Any person nominated as a candidate for election who is dissatisfied with the conduct of an election may lodge a complaint in writing with the registrar.
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