Nigerian National Heroes Register Act

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigerian National Heroes Register in

which shall be permanently inscribed the names of Nigerians, both living and

dead, who deserve a place of honour in our national history.

[1979 No. 47.]

[10t h August, 1979]

[Commencement.]

Nigerian National Heroes Register

roes Register (in this Act referred to as “the Register”) in which shall be inscribed in a

permanent form, the names of citizens of Nigeria (whether alive or dead) deserving a

place of honour in Nigeria’s history.

subject to such conditions necessary for the securing of its safety and preservation as may

be prescribed by the President, be open to inspection by members of the public.

Chief Registrar, etc.

and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, do or cause to be done, all such things as

may be necessary for the purposes of this Act.

the Federation may designate such number of public officers to be Registrars to assist

him in the discharge of his functions and the due administration of the provisions of this

Act.

Eligibility and certain restrictions on persons in Government

less the following conditions are satisfied, that is to say-

the public services in the Federation) for a period of not less than ten years;

or in any field of human endeavour whatsoever; and

died before 1st January, 1914.

legislative or judicial office in the Government of the Federation or in any State or local