The office of the Vice Presidents of Nigeria was established with the inception of the Nigerian Second Republic in 1979. Prior to this, Nigeria had a parliamentary system of government, and during the military regimes, the structure of government did not include a vice presidency in the conventional sense. Instead, roles like the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters were often regarded as second-in-command positions.
The position of Vice President was formally created in 1979 under Nigeria’s first presidential constitution, with Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme serving as the first Vice President alongside President Shehu Shagari. This marked Nigeria’s shift to a presidential system of government, inspired by the U.S. model, where the Vice President would serve as the second-highest executive officer in the country.
The Vice President of Nigeria is elected on a joint ticket with the President. During general elections, voters cast a single vote for both the President and Vice President.
Yes, the Vice President can become the President if the current President resigns, dies, or is otherwise unable to continue in office, as stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution.
The Vice President's primary duties include assisting the President in governing the country, taking on specific portfolios assigned by the President, and acting as the President when the President is unable to perform their duties.
If the Vice President resigns or dies in office, the President is required to nominate a new Vice President, subject to approval by the Nigerian Senate.
No, the Vice President is not the Senate President. The Vice President is part of the executive branch, while the Senate President is the head of the legislative arm of government.
No, the Vice President is not allowed to hold any other public office or position of profit while serving in office, as stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution.
Nigeria does not have a position known as the "Deputy President." The Vice President serves as the second-highest executive official, whereas the term "Deputy President" usually refers to positions in legislative bodies, such as the Deputy Senate President.
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