Oaths of Allegiance
1, ���. Do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
So help me God
Oath of Office of President
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 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 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 communication or reveal to any person any matter
which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to
me as President of 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.
Oath of Office of Governor of a State
I, ......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as the Governor of ......... State, 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 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 exercise the authority vested in me as Governor so as not to impede or prejudice the authority lawfully vested in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and so as not to endanger the continuance of Federal Government in Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifty 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 Governor of ......... State, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Governor; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria.
So help me God.
Oath of Office of Vice-President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser
I, .......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ....... State/Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of the Government ........ State/Special Adviser to ........, 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 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 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 Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ..... State/Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of ...... State/Special Adviser to ......... except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Vice President/Deputy Governor of ....... State/Minister/Commissioner/Special Adviser.
So help me God.
Oath of a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly
I, ..... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as a Member of the Senate/House of Representatives/ ..... House of Assembly, I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and the rules of the Senate/House of Representatives/ ...... House of Assembly and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of 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; and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
So help me God.
Judicial Oath
I, ...... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear
true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Chief
Justice of Nigeria/Justice of the Supreme Court/President/Justice of the
Court of Appeal/Chief Judge/Judge of the Federal High Corut/Chief
Judge/Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory,
Abuja/Chief Judge of ...... State/Judge of the High Court of ......
State/Grand Kadi/Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal
Capital Territory, Abuja/ Grand Kadi/Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal
of .... State/President/Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal of the
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja/President/Judge of the Customary Court
of Appeal of ......... State. I will discharge my duties, and perform my
functions honestly, to the best of my ability and faithfully in
accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and
the law, that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth
Schedule to 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 preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria