National Youth Service Act

20. Vacancy in the office of Director-General

Edition: 2024-09-03 · In force

(1)The office of the Director-General shall become vacant if the holder—

(a)dies;

(b)resigns from office in writing to the President;

(c)is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment; or

(d)is removed or retired from office by the President on the following grounds—

(i)violation of the Constitution or any other written law including a contravention of Chapter Six;

(ii)gross misconduct in the performance of the functions of the office of the Director-General;

(iii)physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of the office of the Director-General;

(iv)incompetence; or

(v)bankruptcy.

(2)Where a vacancy occurs in the office of Director-General, the President shall fill the vacancy in accordance with the provisions of section 16.