FLAG AND COATS OF ARMS ACT AMENDMENT BILL
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A Bill amends the Flag and Coats of Arms Act to update regulations on the use and protection of Nigeria's national symbols. It targets all Nigerians, government agencies, and organizations. This modernizes protections and clarifies guidelines to prevent misuse.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to amend the Flag and Coats of Arms Act to update provisions relating to the use, protection, and regulation of Nigeria's national symbols including the flag and coat of arms.
Who Does It Target?
All Nigerians, government agencies, organizations, and individuals using national symbols.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Modernize the protection and regulation of Nigeria's national symbols, update penalties for misuse, and clarify guidelines for proper usage.
Key Features
Updated Regulations: Modernizes rules for the use of national symbols. Protection Measures: Strengthens protection against desecration and misuse. Penalty Updates: Revises penalties for violations.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration. Coverage: Nationwide.
How to Access
All citizens and organizations must comply with regulations on use of national symbols. Await passage of the bill into law
Impact & Metrics
Expected to strengthen the protection of Nigeria's national symbols.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja
Legal Framework
Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as an amendment to the Flag and Coats of Arms Act (Cap F27 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the Public Seal Act, the Criminal Code Act on national symbol misuse, and the Federal Executive Council guidelines on national symbols. Aligns with international protocol conventions on national flags and emblems.