Eze OnyekpereThe Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) provides for three arms of government at the federal and state levels, namely, the legislature, executive and judiciary. Other sections of the constitution imbue the legislature with powers and duties of appropriation, representation, oversight over executive actions, and the powers to confirm certain executive appointments. By Section 5 of the Constitution, the executive powers of the federation are vested in the President to ensure the execution of all laws validly made by the federal legislature. For instance, the executive can initiate bills which should enjoy accelerated consideration in the legislature. There will be no budget if the executive does not start the preliminary work and preparation.

Source: Punch February 12, 2018 00:11 UTC