FCT, Abuja – The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is empowered by law to declare a State of Emergency in any state in the country.
This is according to Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
As reported by Vanguard, the process of declaring a State of Emergency involves the following steps:
1. Grounds for Declaration
2. Procedure for Declaration
The National Assembly (Senate & House of Representatives) must approve the declaration within two days (if in session) or 10 days (if not in session).
3. Effect of a State of Emergency
