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33-768: The agency reports to the President of Nigeria through the Federal Minister of Aviation. In December 2023, Alex Badeh Junior replaced Akin Olateru as Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency. Previously the Ministry of Aviation Civil Aviation Department investigated aircraft accidents. In 1989, the Federal Civil Aviation Authority (FCAA) was formed, and the Civil Aviation Department of

66-659: A vice president ) General Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office as head of state in a meeting of the Supreme Military Council , keeping the chain of command established by General Murtala Muhammed in place. General Obasanjo was responsible for completing the democratic transition begun by his predecessor, which culminated in an election in August 1979 . In 1979, Nigeria adopted a federal presidential constitution. The presidency became an executive post, with powers similar to those of its American counterpart. The legislature

99-499: A candidate must receive a plurality of the votes, as well as over 25% of the vote in at least 24 of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory . If no candidate passes this threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a majority of votes in the highest number of states. In the second round, a candidate still must receive the most votes, as well as over 25% of

132-463: A federal competence, and subdivisions usually have sovereignty in some matters where the federal government does not have jurisdiction. A federal republic is thus best defined in contrast to a unitary republic , whereby the central government has complete sovereignty over all aspects of political life. This more decentralized structure helps to explain the tendency for more populous countries to operate as federal republics. Most federal republics codify

165-520: A former military head of state, Olusegun Obasanjo , after being elected some months prior. Obasanjo served two terms in office. On 29 May 2007, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 13th head of state completing the first successful transition of power, from one democratically elected president to another in Nigeria. Yar'Adua died on 5 May 2010 at

198-490: A group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu , overthrew the federal and regional governments, killed the prime minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and tried to take control of the government. Nzeogwu was countered, captured, and imprisoned by the Army general officer commanding Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi . Aguiyi-Ironsi was named Military Head of State. In July 1966, a group of northern army officers revolted against

231-488: A member of the Commonwealth of Nations . An amendment to the 1960 Independence Constitution replaced the office of the governor-general with that of the president. Nnamdi Azikwe was sworn into that office on 1 October 1963. The office at that time was primarily ceremonial, and the main duties of the president were on such things as receiving foreign dignitaries and opening Parliament. In a January 1966 failed coup d'état ,

264-476: A person may be qualified for election of the office of the president if: A person who meets the above qualifications is still disqualified from holding the office of the president if: The Constitution of Nigeria specifies an oath of office for the president of the federation. The oath is administered by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria or the person for the time being appointed to exercise

297-424: Is a federation of states with a republican form of government. At its core, the literal meaning of the word republic when used to reference a form of government means a country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader, such as a president, rather than by a monarch or any hereditary aristocracy . In a federal republic, a division of powers exists between the federal government and

330-502: Is significantly shaped by the outcome of presidential elections. The president is directly elected in national elections to a four-year term, along with the vice president . Bola Tinubu is the 16th and current president of Nigeria, having assumed office on 29 May 2023. On 1 October 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. An all-Nigerian Executive Council was headed by the prime minister , Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa . On 16 November 1960, Nnamdi Azikiwe became

363-417: The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria . Executive power is vested in the president. The power includes the execution and enforcement of federal law and the responsibility to appoint federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers. Based on constitutional provisions empowering the president to appoint and receive ambassadors and conclude treaties with foreign powers, and on subsequent laws enacted by

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396-508: The House , the presidency has primary responsibility for conducting foreign policy . The president also plays a leading role in federal legislation and domestic policymaking. As part of the system of separation of powers , the Constitution gives the president the power to sign or veto federal legislation. Presidents are typically viewed as leaders of their political parties, major policy making

429-624: The Mercedes-Benz Special Class . The current president uses the Mercedes-Maybach S680 . The Nigerian Air Force provides for the aerial transport of the president. The current presidential air fleet consists of: a. A Boeing Business Jet (BBJ 737) b. A Dassault Falcon 7X Jet c. Two Gulfstream Jets ( 500 and 550 ) d. Two AW-189 helicopters e. Two AW-139 helicopters F. Airbus A330 Federal republic List of forms of government A federal republic

462-543: The United Arab Emirates , are based upon principles other than democracy. Federal states primarily contrast with unitary states, where the central government retains many of the powers that are delegated to the subdivisions in federal republics. While there are exceptions, the overall tendency is for federal republics to be larger, more populous, and more internally heterogeneous than unitary states, with such larger size and internal heterogeneity being more manageable in

495-600: The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria . The president directs the executive branch of the Federal Government and is the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces . The offices, powers, and titles of the head of state and the head of government were officially merged into the office of the presidency under

528-408: The 15th head of state after winning the general election . He also served two terms in office. On 29 May 2023, Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 16th head of state after winning the 2023 Nigerian general election . The president of Nigeria is elected using a modified two-round system with up to three rounds. To be elected in the first round,

561-520: The Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President of

594-785: The Federal Executive Council approved the establishment of AIB Training School in Nigeria. Alex Badeh Jr. is the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the NSIB. Prior to his appointment as the DG/CEO oF NSIB, he worked as a Pilot for the American Airlines. This article about government in Nigeria is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . President of Nigeria The president of Nigeria , officially

627-407: The Federal Republic of Nigeria, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God. The president of Nigeria bears ultimate authority over the Nigerian Armed Forces as its commander-in-chief , in which the president issues military directives, makes defence policy and appoints

660-505: The Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by

693-926: The MOA became the FCAA Department of Safety Services. During the same year the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), subordinate to the Ministry of Aviation, was established, and the FCAA no longer had accident investigation responsibilities. The name of the bureau was later changed to the Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau. As part of the Civil Aviation Act of 2006, the AIB became an autonomous agency and renamed Accident Investigation Bureau. In September 2020

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726-480: The chairman of the Supreme Military Council (SMC) , the new head of state. In August 1985, General Buhari's government was peacefully overthrown by the Army chief of staff, Major General Ibrahim Babangida . Babangida became the president and chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council . On 26 August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him. Ernest Shonekan

759-455: The division of powers between orders of government in a written constitutional document. The political differences between a federal republic and other federal states , especially federal monarchies under a parliamentary system of government, are largely a matter of legal form rather than political substance, as most federal states are democratic in structure if not practice with checks and balances ; however, some federal monarchies, such as

792-457: The first governor-general of a federation of three regions of the north, east and west, with Lagos as the Federal Capital. Each of the regions was headed by a premier with a governor as ceremonial head. The governors and governor-general represented the queen of Nigeria , Elizabeth II . On 1 October 1963, Nigeria became a Federal republic thereby abolishing its monarchy , but remained

825-450: The functions of that office: I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of

858-458: The government of the individual subdivisions. While each federal republic manages this division of powers differently, common matters relating to international affairs and treaties, security and defense, inter-state relations, and monetary policy are usually handled at the federal level, while matters such as infrastructure maintenance and education policy are usually handled at the regional or local level; however, views differ on what issues should be

891-484: The government, killed General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, and appointed the army chief of staff, Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon as the head of the new military government. In 1975, General Yakubu Gowon was deposed and Brigadier Murtala Mohammed was made head of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria until his assassination in 1976. Upon his death, the chief-of-staff, Supreme Headquarters (equivalent to

924-575: The high command like the Chief of Defence Staff . The president determines the foreign relations of Nigeria , and represents the state in international relations, conducts negotiations and signs ratification documents. The president is an ex officio grand commander in the Order of the Federal Republic. There is a four year tenure with a two-term limit for the president in the Constitution of Nigeria . There

957-456: The presidential villa, in Abuja , Nigeria, becoming the second head of state to die there after General Sani Abacha . On 6 May 2010, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 14th head of state. On 29 May 2015, Muhammadu Buhari , a former military head of state was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and

990-413: The vote in at least 24 of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in order to be elected. If neither candidate passes this threshold, a third round will be held, where a simple majority of the votes is required to be elected. Presidential candidates run for office with a running mate, their party's candidate for vice president. Chapter VI, Part I, Section 131 of the constitution states that

1023-512: Was a bicameral National Assembly , comprising a Senate and House of Representatives . On 1 October 1979, after more than 13 years of military rule, Nigeria returned to democratic rule. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president. On 31 December 1983, the military overthrew the Second Republic. Major General Muhammadu Buhari emerged as

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1056-851: Was an attempt to modify the term limits in 2006 for Obasanjo, but it did not materialize. The president of Nigeria lives and works in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa . The State Security Service and the Presidential Guard Brigade of the Nigerian Army . The land transportation of the president of Nigeria is provided by the Nigerian Government . The president is driven on ground by the Mobile Police Force while closely protected by Department of State Security agents . The presidents of Nigeria have statutorily used

1089-609: Was named as interim head of state. General Sani Abacha seized power from Shonekan on 17 November 1993, and became head of state and chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council. On 8 June 1998, General Abacha died at the presidential villa in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar became the new head of state and chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council. On 29 May 1999, General Abdulsalami Abubakar stepped down, and handed over power to

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