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National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979 (1990)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the dissolution of both the Antiquities Commission and the Federal Department of Antiquities and to create a Nation Commission for Museums and Monuments there from and other matters ancillary thereto.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Cultural heritage Expropriation Institution
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes the Nation Commission for Museums and Monuments and regulates its functions, powers, internal organization and external relationships. The Commission shall establish and maintain a fund which shall be used for promotion of the objectives specified in this Act. The Commission shall administer national museums, antiquities and monuments. For the purposes of the discharge of its functions, the Commission shall have power to acquire and dispose of any interests in land or other property.

Full text
English
Website
www.nigeria-law.org