NACOS
National
Constitution

THE CONSTITUTION of NIGERIA ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTING STUDENTS (NACOS) (AS AMENDED THIS DAY THE 23RD DECEMBER, 2020)

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Table of Content
Article I: Establishment of the Association
Section 1: Name
Section 2: Motto
Section 3: Logo Interpretation

Article II: Supremacy and Legal Status.
Section 4: Supremacy of the constitution.
Section 5: Legal Status

Article III: Aims and objectives of the Association
Section 6: Aims and objectives

Article IV: Organizational structure, membership, rights
and privileges of members and other matters.
Section 7: Organizational structure
Section 8: Membership of the Association
Section 9: Rights and Privileges of members.
Section 10:. The Board of Trustees.
Section 11:. Appointment of Grand Patron, National Patrons and Matrons.
Section 12:. Sponsors.

Article V: The Administrative Structure.
Section 13: The National Secretariat.
Section 14: The Zonal Coordinating offices.

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Article VI: Officers of the Association and Their
Functions
Section 15: Officers of the Association.
Section 16: Functions of the Officers.
Section 17: Distribution of Offices.

Article VII: Electoral Matters
Section 18: The Electoral Commission.
Section 19: The Election
Section 20: Types of Elections
Section 21: Electoral Process
Section 22: The Electoral College.
Section 23: The Election petitions
Section 24: The Eligibility of Candidates.
Section 25: Declaration of vacancy.
Section 26: Impeachment of an officer

Article VIII: Functions of the National Executive Committee and Other Committees
Section 27: The National Executive Committees.
Section 28: Committee of Past National Presidents
Section 29: The Audit Committee
Section 30: The Disciplinary Committee
Section 31: The Annual National Convention Committee
Section 32: The Zonal Coordinating Offices Advisory Committee
Section 33: The Constitution Review Committee

Article IX: Financial Matters
Section 34: Sources of Revenue
Section 35: Expenditure
Section 36: Imprest Account
Section 37: Bank Account
Section 38: Signatories to the Account(s)
Section 39: Financial Misappropriation

ARTICLE X: Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 40: Conduct of Members of the National Executive Committee
Section 41: Expectations of the Chapters
Section 42: The Annual Reports
Section 43: Swearing-In Procedures
Section 44: Interpretation of This Constitution
Section 45: Citing Of This Constitution
Section 46: Commencement of This Constitution
Section 47: Affiliation of the Association
Section 48: Order of Proceedings at Meetings

ARTICLE XI: Offences and Sanctions
Section 49: Offences and Sanctions

ARTICLE XII: Addendum
Section 50: The NACOS Anthem
Section 51: Oaths
Section 52: Amendment/Alteration to the Constitution

Preamble
The Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) was formed in 2020
to replace Nigeria Association of Computer Science Students (NACOSS);
established in 1993).

The students of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cyber Security,
Software Engineering, and all other Computing/IT related disciplines in all
Higher Institutions of learning in Nigeria; having firmly and solemnly resolved
to come together as one indivisible National Association under the Nigeria
Computer Society & God, dedicated to advancing the art, science,
engineering, and application of information technology, serving both
professional and public interests by fostering the open interchange of
information and by promoting the highest professional and ethical standards;
and to provide for a constitution for the purpose of promoting the
development and welfare of the members of the Association on the principle
of equality, fairness, justice and good governance and for consolidating the
unity of our members and Nigeria at large; and also being conscious of our
rights, duties and obligations as computing students do hereby make, enact
and give to ourselves the following and thus agree that this instrument
should be cited as T
​The Constitution​.


Article I Establishment of the Association.
Section 1: Name
I.

The Association shall be known as “​N​igeria ​As​ sociation of ​Co​mputing
S​tudents” an abbreviated as “​NACOS​” and herein known as “​The
Association​”

Section 2: Motto
I.

That the ​Motto of the association shall be “​Towards Advanced
Computing​”.

II.

The term “​Computing​” shall hereinafter be used to refer to all
computer related discipline which shall include but not limited to:
A. Computer Science
B. Computer Engineering
C. Information Technology
D. Information Systems
E. Software Engineering
F. Cyber Security

Section 3: Logo Interpretation
I.

The logo of the association shall basically be the map of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria with a high-end microchip embedded in it.

II.

Subject to subsection (I) above, the logo shall thereafter be known as
the “​NACOS National Logo​”, the “​NACOS Logo​” or simply the “​Logo​”.

III.

The logo shall be duly added to all local chapter websites and official
documents.

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Article II
Supremacy and Legal Status.
Section 4: Supremacy of the Constitution
I.

This constitution is supreme and its provisions shall be binding on all
the activities of the Association, her local chapters and members.

II.

The provisions of this constitution shall however by all means be
subjected to:
A. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
B. The Constitution of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)

III.

The Association shall not by any means be administered, nor shall any
person or group forcefully administer this Association as a whole or in
part, thereof, except in accordance with the provisions of the
constitution.

IV.

In the event of failure to take decisions based on the provisions of this
constitution, the congress’s decision on such matters shall be final and
binding and shall be meant to supersede the provisions of the
Section(s) or subsection(s) where the failure emanated.

V.

In pursuance of Section 4, subsection (IV) above, a decision shall not be
taken unless a quorum is formed in favour of such matter.

VI.

In the event of failure to secure quorum, the heretofore provisions on
such matters shall stand and in the event of no appropriate provisions
of the constitution, the matter being debated without such quorum by
the congress shall be null and void.

VII.

A quorum shall be interpreted as the nearest whole number of at least
two-third of the entire congress during such meetings and shall be
construed as a majority of the congress.

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VIII.

This constitution and its provisions shall however not be entrenched meaning that it can be amended subject to the ratification by a
quorum of the congress during such meetings.

IX.

Subject to the provisions of Section 4; subsection (VIII) above, any
member desiring an amendment to any section of this constitution
thereof shall give notice to the Secretary-General of the Association and
submit such proposed amendment to him/her not later that thirty (30)
days before the Annual General Meeting of the Association.

X.

Such

an

amendment

proposition

shall

be

submitted

by

the

Secretary-General of the Association to the appropriate committee not
later than one (1) week to the Annual General Meeting.
XI.

Any amendment to this constitution shall be by two-third (2/3) majority
votes of the members participating at the Annual General Meeting.

XII.

Any amendment to this constitution shall not take effect until it has
been subjected to the provisions of Section 4; subsection (IX - XI) of the
constitution above.

XIII.

The Association shall by all means draw its powers from its members
with its gathering called the ​Congress which shall be the most
powerful organ of the Association.

Section 5: Legal Status
I.

The Association, by the provisions of this constitution, shall be a legal
entity capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name.

II.

It is capable of acquiring, holding, handling and disposing of its
property, whether movable or immovable, for the purpose of carrying
out its functions.

III.

In pursuance to Section 5; subsection (I) above, the Association shall
therefore appoint a Legal Adviser who shall, by his experience, advise

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the National Executive Council and the Association on such legal
matters and the overall operations of the National Executive Council.
IV.

Section 5; subsection (III) above shall be carried out with the consent of
the National Executive Council.

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Article III
Aim and Objectives of the Association.
Section 6: Aim and Objectives
The aim and objectives of the association, which shall form the guiding
principles upon which it shall operate shall inter alia be:
I.

To serve both professional and public interests by fostering the open
interchange of information and by promoting the highest professional
and ethical standards.

II.

To protect the image and safeguard the interest of the Computing
profession.

III.

To promote the understanding of the study of Computing in Nigeria
and abroad.

IV.

To promote the computing profession by organizing seminars,
symposia, webinars, computing contests, and other activities aimed at
achieving this goal.

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Article IV
Organizational Structure, Membership, Rights &
Privileges of Members and other matters.
Section 7: Organization
I.

The

Association

shall be a federation of Computing Students

Association, hereinafter known as “​Chapters​”.
II.

Each chapter be governed by a constitution which shall be subjected to
the provisions of this constitution.

III.

The official language of the association shall be English Language.

IV.

The Association’s Calendar Year (the ​CALENDAR​) shall be a period of
twelve months which shall start from a day after the Annual
Convention and end during the next Annual Convention (​THE
CONVENTION​)

Section 8: Membership of the Association
I.

The Association shall be made up of students studying Computer
Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software
Engineering, Cyber Security, and all Computing related fields in all
higher institutions in the country

II.

Subject to Section 8; subsection (I) above, the students shall be known
and addressed as “​Members, Nigeria Association of Computing
Students​” hereinafter known as “​Members​” and officially known as
“​NACOSites​”.

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III.

Each member shall be a member of the Association having fulfilled the
requirements of registration with the Association at a fee determined
by the National Executive Council.

IV.

Subject to Section 8; subsection (III) above, fully registered members
can

also

register

with

​Nigeria

Computer

Society

at

a

fee

predetermined by the society; and thereafter known as “​Student
Members​” of the society.
V.

Every duly registered member of the association shall have the honour
of appending to their names the acronym ​MCS ​(MEMBER of
COMPUTING STUDENTS) as suffix

VI.

Intending members desirous to pursue and fulfill Section 8; subsection
(III - IV) can do so in a single combined both registrations.

Section 9: Rights and Privileges of Members
I.

No person, having satisfied the provisions of Section 8; subsection (I-VI)
of this constitution shall be denied membership on any ground such as
gender, religion, health, ethnicity or political ideology/affiliation.

II.

All past members of the Association shall have the right to become
“​Life Members​” of the Association and may be called upon when
needed to assist the Association on matters subject to the discretion of
the National Executive Council.

III.

Aside the provisions of Section 8; subsection (I-VI) of this constitution,
the National Executive Council shall have the discretion to appoint
honorary members of the Association who shall be men and/or women:
A. of Integrity
B. who have contributed to the promotion of the field of Computing
in their various institutions.

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IV.

An honorary member shall stand removed if he has been found to have
contravened the provisions of this constitution, especially Section 9;
subsection (III) (A & B) above.

V.

All members, having satisfied the provisions of Section 8; subsection
(I-VI) and the constitution on such matters shall:
A. Have the right to be voted for as part of the National Executive
Council of the Association.
B. Have the rights and privileges of attending all the events which
shall be organized by the Association from time to time.
C. Have the right and privilege of being a member of committees
and subcommittees within the Association.
D. Have the right to information from any member of the National
Executive Council on the happenings within the Association.
E. Have the privilege to be a “​Student Member​”of Professional
bodies which the Association shall so desire to affiliate with.
F. Be entitled to any other rights and privileges spelt out by the
National Executive Council from time to time and subject to
ratification by the Congress.

Section 10: The Advisory Board/ Board of Trustees
I.

There shall be for the Association, an “​Advisory Board or Board of
Trustees​” hereinafter known as “​The Board​”.

II.

The purpose of the advisory board shall be to assist the association in
objectively assessing the performance of the association and its
management.

III.

For the purpose of its corporate existence, the Board shall serve as a
linkage between the association and the IT Sector.

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IV.

The Board shall be made of people from the Academic world, the
Professional and/or Business and/or Corporate community, the Political
class,and any other deemed fit by the National Executive Council.

V.

Statutory Members of association Advisory Board shall include the
sitting NCS President and CPN President/Chairman-in-Council.

VI.

The Membership of the Advisory board shall be for a period of One
administrative year.

Section 11: Appointment of Grand Patron, National
Patrons and Matrons
I.

There shall be appointed a Grand Patron and/or Matron; to the
Association by the National Executive Council.

II.

The Grand Patron and/or Matron so appointed shall include the serving
President of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS).

III.

The National Executive Council shall be vested with the power to
nominate and appoint at least three (3) National Patrons and/or
Matrons.

IV.

The Patron(s) and/or Matron(s) so appointed shall be drawn from the
following:
A. The Academic world.
B. The Professional and/or Business and/or Corporate community.
C. The Political class.
D. Any other deemed fit by the National Executive Council.

V.

Subject to Section 9; subsection (III - IV) above, people so appointed
shall be men and/or women:
A. of impeccable character.
B. who have excelled in their chosen field of endeavour.
C. Who have contributed immensely to the promotion of youth
empowerment in Information and Communication Technology.
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D. Who have met other criteria that may be set by the National
Executive Council from time to time.

Section 12: Sponsors
I.

There shall be for the Association appointed sponsors.

II.

The sponsors shall assist the Association in carrying out its programme
and events.

III.

The sponsors so appointed shall be corporate bodies and/or reputable
individuals as determined by the National Executive Council.

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Article V
Administrative Structure.
Section 13: The National Secretariat
I.

There shall be established for the Association a National Secretariat
hereinafter known as “​The Secretariat​”.

II.

The Secretariat shall be the administrative seat of power of the
Association.

III.

The Secretariat shall be rotated in every association’s calendar year
which shall be determined by elections conducted subject to the
provisions of this constitution.

IV.

Based on the provision of Section 13; subsection (III), The Secretariat
shall, except by provisions of this constitution and the prerogative of
the congress, not be a host twice in succession by the same chapter
and geographical zone.

V.

It shall not be hosted by any chapter which is not duly registered and
recognized by the institution and the present National Secretariat;
evidence of which shall be presented and ratified by the appropriate
committee during the annual convention.

VI.

It shall have the power vested on it to organize and host the
Association’s convention.

VII.

It shall assist in the formation of a new local chapter in any interested
institution.

VIII.

It shall, pursuant to Section 12; subsection (II) above, be vested with the
responsibility of intervening on matters such as but not limited to
advent of crisis in any chapter of the association and shall resolve same
at her discretion with recourse to the overall interest of the association

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with the assistance of appropriate committee so set up to intervene on
such matters.
IX.

It shall, subject to Section 13; subsection (VIII) above, take decisions on
such matters and shall forthwith make the decisions taken known to
the National Executive Council at its next meeting.

X.

It shall be the custodian of the Association’s assets; both moveable and
immovable as well as the treasury of the Association.

XI.

It shall organize the association’s events without recourse to ethnic or
institution bias.

XII.

It shall, at the prerogative of the members and chapters, inform them
from time to time on the actions and the activities of the Associations.

XIII.

It shall, with the National Executive Council, be responsible for sourcing
for assistance of whatever form but which shall be used in pursuance of
the cause of the Association.

Section 14: The Zonal Coordinating Offices
I.

For the purpose of effective administration of the National Secretariat,
there shall be for each geopolitical zone of the Federation, a Zonal
Coordinating Office to be known and cited as “​Zonal Secretariat​”.

II.

Subject to the provisions of this constitution, a Zonal Secretariat, with
the approval of the National Secretariat and subject to such conditions
as it may deem fit, shall coordinate the local chapters of the association
within its geopolitical zone.

III.

In exercising the provisions in Section 12; subsection (II) above, the
Zonal Secretariat shall host the Zonal Convention or any zonal activity
which may be so organized by the Association.

IV.

In performing the function in Section 12; subsection (III) above, the
Zonal Secretariat shall not exercise such power to do such unless with
the approval of the National Secretariat.

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V.

The financial activities of the Zonal Secretariat shall by prerogative, be
subject to the National Secretariat for approval and only one separate
Bank Account shall be operated by the Zonal Secretariat.

VI.

The statement of account of each zonal secretariat shall be audited
alongside

that

of

the

National Secretariat by the appropriate

committee during the annual National Convention.
VII.

There shall, for the purpose of assisting the National Secretariat, be
established a Zonal Coordinating Office Advisory committee which
shall advise the National Secretariat on such matters that may come up
on the running of the Zonal Secretariat.

VIII.

Members of this committee shall be drawn from the local chapters in
all the geopolitical zones of the Federation.

IX.

The Zonal Secretariat shall ensure that institutions with Faculty of
Computing shall have all the department under it as NACOS with their
respective executives in the following:
A. NACOS (Department of Computer Science)
B. NACOS (Department of Computer Engineering)
C. NACOS (Department of Information Systems)
D. NACOS (Department of Information Technology)
E. NACOS (Department of Cyber Security)
F. NACOS (Department of Software Engineering) and all other IT
related courses

X.

The National Secretariat shall, as it may deem fit, assign other functions
which are not in this provision to the Zonal Secretariat and can do so
without recourse to any committee.

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Article VI
Officers of the Association and their functions.
Section 15: Officers of the Association
I.

In pursuance of its aims and objectives as spelt out in Section 5;
subsection (I-III) of this constitution, there shall be established for the
Association; Officers, Committees and the Congress.

II.

The Officers of the Association shall include:
A. The National President
B. The Vice President (National Affairs)
C. The Vice President (International Affairs)
D. The Secretary-General
E. The Director of Finance
F. The Director; Research & Innovation
G. The Director; Publicity and Media
H. The Assistant Secretary-General
I. The Director; Welfare and Membership Services (Male)
J. The Director; Welfare and Membership Services (Female)
K. The Immediate Past President
L. The Zonal Coordinators
M. The State ICT Directors
N. The Ex-Officio Members

III.

The officer in Section 15; Subsection (II)(A) shall be referred to as the
Grand Commander of Computing Students and shall have the right to
use the suffix (​ GCCS) ​after his name.

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IV.

The officers in Section 15; Subsection (II) (B-L) shall be referred to as the
Commander of Computing Students and shall have the right to use
the suffix (​ CCS) a
​ fter their individual names.

V.

The officers in Section 15; Subsection (II)(M-N) shall be referred to as the
Officers of Computing Students and shall have the right to use the
suffix (​ OCS) a
​ fter their individual names.

VI.

The National Executive Council hereinafter called the “​Executive​” shall
be constituted by officers spelt out in Section 15; subsection (II)(A-L)
above.

VII.

Subject to the provisions of Section 15; subsection (II), officers in Section
15; subsection (II)(N) shall be made up of all serving Presidents of the
local chapters.

Section 16: Functions of the Officers
I.

The National President
A. There shall be for the Association a National President.
B. Shall be the chief executive of the Association and shall preside
over all the general and executive meetings.
C. Shall in consultation with the Secretary-General, summon all
General and Executive meetings of the Association.
D. Shall be responsible for prompt execution of the Association’s
policies.
E. Shall at all time defend the integrity of the Association in
accordance with the provisions of this constitution.
F. Shall, in pursuance of the objectives of the Association, have the
prerogative of assigning roles and duties to other members of the
National Executive Council and members of the Association.

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G. Shall perform other functions that may be conferred on him by
this constitution.

II.

The Vice President (National Affairs)
A. There shall for the Association a Vice President (National Affairs)
B. By virtue of the provision of this section, the office of Vice
President (National Affairs) shall be exclusively reserved for the
female members of the Association.
C. Shall assist and advise the National President in the performance
of the latter’s duties.
D. Shall perform all duties of the National President in his/her
absence.
E. Shall perform other functions that may be spelt out by the
National President and the provisions of this constitution from
time to time.

III.

The Vice President (International Affairs)
A. There shall be for the Association a Vice President (International
Affairs).
B. Shall be responsible for finding out, informing and keeping the
Association apprised of the existence of international tech
organisations.
C. Shall in consultation with the Executive Council establish and
foster relationships between the Association and International
tech organisations.
D. Shall perform other duties that may be spelt out by the National
President and the provisions of this constitution from time to
time.

IV.

The Secretary-General
A. There shall be for the Association a Secretary-General.

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B. Shall record the minutes of the General and Executive Council
meetings

and

shall

take

charge

of

all

the Association’s

correspondence.
C. Shall at the instance of the National President, summon all
General and Executive Council meetings.
D. Shall be in charge of all books, documents, movable and
immovable properties of the Association.
E. Shall keep an up-to-date data of all the members of the
Association with all the necessary particulars.
F. Shall perform any other duties spelt out by the National President
and the provisions of this constitution from time to time.

V.

The Director of Finance
A. Shall be for the Association a Director of Finance.
B. Shall collect and keep record of all funds due to the Association
and issue receipts in due course and shall pay any of such
received in cash into the Association’s Bank Account within a
week of receipt.
C. Shall from time to time seek for the Financial Account of the
Zonal Coordinating Officers and shall present the same to the
National Executive Council from time to time and to the
appropriate committee during the Annual National Convention.
D. Shall in addition to (C) above, give a full financial report of the
Association as a whole to the National Executive Council from
time to time and to the appropriate committee during the
Annual National Convention.
E. Shall prepare or be required to prepare and circulate to every
chapter of the Association at least one week before every Annual
National Convention balance sheet as at the end of the
Association’s financial year.

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F. Shall perform other duties as spelt out by the National President
and provisions of this constitution from time to time.

VI.

The Director; Research & Innovation
A. Shall be for the Association a Director; Research & Innovation
B. Shall be in possession of the Association’s library of the
Researches and Innovations.
C. Shall be responsible for organizing Technology Innovation
exhibitions and information technology training towards skill
acquisition and empowerment.
D. Shall work closely with the industry in pursuance of (c) above and
shall report to the National President on such matters that may
need the latter’s intervention.
E. Shall

be

saddled

with

the

responsibility of keeping the

Association informed of the current trend in the industry.
F. Shall coordinate various technology innovation development
activities of the Association.
G. Shall perform other duties as spelt out by the National President
and provisions of this constitution from time to time.

VII.

The Director; Publicity and Media
A. Shall be for the Association a Director; Publicity and Media.
B. Shall be responsible for all internal and external publicity of the
Association.
C. Shall in consultation with the National Secretariat, issue releases
and statements on matters of general interest to the Association.
D. Shall be in charge of all publications of the Association.
E. Shall perform other duties as spelt out by the National President
and provisions of this constitution from time to time.

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VIII.

The Assistant Secretary-General
A. There shall be for the Association an Assistant Secretary-General.
B. Shall assist the Secretary-General and act for him/her in his/her
absence.
C. Shall perform any other secretarial duty as assigned by the
Secretary-General.
D. Shall perform other duties as spelt out by the National President
and provisions of this constitution from time to time.

IX.

The Director; Welfare & Membership Services (Male)
A. Shall be for the Association a Director; Welfare & Membership
Services (Male).
B. Shall be responsible for the general welfare condition of the
members of the Association which shall inter alia include:
1. The Association’s Souvenir.
2. In collaboration with relevant authority, be in charge of the
Association's need for accommodation and welfare needs
during

the

Annual

National

conferences

meeting

and

Convention

events

and

organized

other

by

the

Association and or its affiliate.
C. Shall be responsible for listening to members' complaints as
regards the association and providing efficient resolutions where
needed.
D. Shall be in charge of any committee so formed by the National
Secretariat to oversee the welfare of members of the Association.
E. Shall perform other duties as spelt out by the National President
and provisions of this constitution from time to time.

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X.

The Director; Welfare & Membership Services(Female)
A. Shall be for the Association a Director; Welfare & Membership
Services (Female).
B. The person so elected shall work in conjunction with the Director;
Welfare & Membership Services (Male) to carry out the functions
specified in Section 16; Subsection (VII) (B-D) above.
C. Shall perform other duties as spelt out by the National President
and provisions of this constitution from time to time.

XI.

The Immediate Past President
A. The immediate Past President shall be the person who held the
position of the National President for the last calendar year before
the election of the incumbent National President.
B. Shall play an advisory role to the incumbent National President
and the National Executive Council.

XII.

The Zonal Coordinating Officers
A. There shall be for the Association, Zonal Coordinating Officers,
therein known as ​Zonal Coordinators​.
B. Officers appointed in (A) above shall have the power to select and
appoint other zonal executive members which shall be made of
members nominated from each chapter within the geopolitical
zone.
C. The Zonal Coordinators shall have the power to appoint State ICT
Directors within their respective zones
D. The Zonal Coordinators shall act in accordance with the
provisions of Section 14 of this constitution.

XIII.

The State ICT Directors
A. There shall be for the Association, State ICT Directors, therein
known as ​ICT Directors​.

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B. The State ICT Directors shall be made up of members of local
chapters within the jurisdiction of their respective geopolitical
zones.
C. Officers appointed in (B) above shall not be from the same local
chapter as the Zonal Coordinator.
D. The officers appointed in (B) above shall be saddled to manage all
Chapters within their respective states.

XIV.

The Ex-Officio Members
A. Shall be the Presidents of local chapters of the Association.
B. Shall act as advisers to the National Executive Council
C. The

Ex-officio

Member

in

an

institution with Faculty of

Computing Shall be Overall President of the Faculty therein the
Faculty been known as NACOS.

Section 17: Distribution of Officers
I.

Subject to subsection 13 (iv & v) of this constitution, offices of the
National President, the National Secretary-General and the National
Director of Finance shall be reserved for the chapter holding the
National secretariat.

II.

Aside Section 13(I) of this constitution, no chapter shall have more than
one officer, excluding the ex-officio members, except when there is a
vacant post.

III.

In accordance with the provision of Section 9(i) of this constitution and
aside section 16(ii) & 16(x) above, the distribution of offices of the
association shall not in any way be based on bias of ethnicity, religion
and sex. The association shall pursue its functions as a promoter of
professionalism and youth empowerment among members without
recourse to promoting ethnicity, religion and other discriminatory
causes.
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Article VII
Electoral Matters
Section 18: The Electoral Commission
I.

There shall be established for the association, electoral commission (in
this section of the constitution to be known as the (​"Commission"​).

II.

The commission shall be composed of three (3) members from each
geographical zone .

III.

Members so appointed to serve in the commission in accordance with
18 (II) above shall be people of integrity and competence in handling
electoral matters.

IV.

The members shall select or appoint a ​Chairman ​and a ​Secretary
among themselves.

V.

The chairman shall be the Chief Returning Officer of the elections to be
held by the association and a returning officer shall be appointed
among other members of the commission.

VI.

Setting aside the provisions of Sections 9(i) of this constitution, people
appointed according to 18 (iv) above shall not come from any of the
chapters contesting to host the National Secretariat.

VII.

In the event of failure of the provisions of 18 (vi) above, the persons so
appointed shall cease to function in such capacity and new officers
shall be appointed among the remaining members of the commission.

VIII.

If the provisions in 18 (vii) above fail, the congress shall make decisions
as to who shall hold the positions and it shall be agreed upon by all
contesting institutions.

IX.

Officers and members of this commission shall not have voting rights.

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X.

The commission shall stand dissolved immediately after a successful
conduct of the elections.

Section 19: The Elections
I.

The Elections to the association’s National Executive Council shall be
held during the annual general convention of the association.

II.

The electoral commission shall give out guidelines as to the campaign
proceedings for the elections at least one(1) month to the proposed
election date if electronic voting system is to be used ​or ​seventy two
(72) hours before the elections if the election is by open-secret ballot
system.

III.

The

electoral

commission

shall

give

each

of

the

Presidential

contestants the opportunity to convince the general congress on his or
her programmes of action if elected, at a manifesto at least the Night
before the elections.
IV.

There shall be no further campaign at most Two (2) hours to the start of
the election.

V.

At the end of voting and counting processes, the candidate(s) with the
highest number of votes shall be considered to have won the election.

VI.

A second round of voting may be required in the event of ties between
candidates with the highest number of votes.

Section 20: Types of Elections
I.

The association shall by the powers of this constitution, conduct the
following types of elections.
A. The General Elections
B. Bye-Elections

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II.

The General Elections in subsection 20(I)(A) above shall be conducted
by the electoral commission once every Association's calendar year at
the Annual National Convention.

III.

All officers of the association shall be elected during the general
elections, bye elections.

IV.

The association shall conduct bye-elections into various offices.

V.

The provision in (IV) above shall not hold unless during the association​s
calendar year and before the next annual convention, a vacancy occurs.

VI.

Such vacancy as in (V) shall be filled by the chapter from where the
vacancy occurs.

VII.

In case provision (VI) fails, the chapter hosting the National Secretariat
shall conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant post.

Section 21: Electoral Process
I.

There shall be for the association by the power of this constitution two
(2) forms of electoral process
A. Electronic Voting Process
B. Open Secret Ballot Voting Process

II.

The Electronic Voting Process in subsection 21 (I)(A) above shall be the
association’s main form of voting process to be conducted by the
electoral commission.

III.

In the event of failure of the provisions of (II) above, subsection 21 (I)(B)
is to be deployed.

IV.

The activities of using the Provisions of subsection 21 (I)(A) shall be the
following:
A. The elections shall be held using an Electronic Voting System to
be activated by the electoral commission.
B. The election shall be carried out on the official portal of the
association

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C. The eligible voters shall be all duly registered members of the
association
D. Before voting starts, this constitution empowers the electoral
commission to make public the names of the candidates on the
electronic voting platform.
E. The electronic voting systems shall be made available for voters
for a maximum period of six (6) hours.
F. The electoral commission shall ensure confidentiality of voters
choice before, during and after the voting process.
V.

The activities of using the Provisions of subsection 21 (I)(B) shall be the
following:
A. The local chapter of the hosting school shall provide ballot boxes
for the purpose of the elections.
B. The ballot box shall be a secured rectangular material and shall
be opened to the electors and other observers before voting
begins.
C. The ballot paper shall be made such that the names of the
individuals and their corresponding offices written clearly for
understanding by the Electors.
D. In the case of contest for the National Secretariat, a separate
ballot paper shall be provided and the names of the local chapter
and the candidates shall be boldly written on the paper.
E. Subject to subsection 21 (V)(C & D), the ballot paper shall include
the appropriate column for voting purpose.
F. Before voting starts, this constitution empowers the electoral
commission to make public the names of the candidates and a
sample of the ballot papers bearing the names of the candidates
and with the word ​Sample copy​ boldly written across the ballot
paper.

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G. The electoral commission shall ensure security of electoral
materials before, during and after the voting process.

Section 22: The Electoral College
I.

There shall be established for the association an Electoral College.

II.

The Electoral College members shall be known and addressed as the
“Electors”​.

III.

Subject to the provision of subsection 21 (1)(A), The Electoral College
members shall only be duly registered and paid up members of the
association.

IV.

Incase

22 (III) above fails, subject to the provisions of subsection 21

(1)(A),

The

electoral

College

members shall consist of one (1)

representative each from each chapter of the association so nominated
by the chapter.
V.

The Electors shall elect the national executive of the association.

VI.

Where section 22 (I) fails, the electoral powers shall be vested on the
members of the association at the discretion of the commission.

VII.

In pursuance of subsections 22 (iv and v), only duly registered members
during such meetings as required by the national secretariat shall be
entitled to carry out such functions.

Section 23: Election Petitions
I.

The electoral commission shall give room for petitions on electoral
matters.

II.

Petitions on electoral matters shall be submitted, heard and decided
on within three (3) hours after the announcement of the elections
results.

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III.

The decision on petitions shall be at the discretion of the commission
but subject to ratifications by the congress.

Section 24: Eligibility of Candidates
I.

National President
A. The prospective candidate for the post of the National President
shall not be a ​“Year One”​ student of any chapter.
B. Such candidate in Subsection 24 (I)(A) above, who is a year one
student but has prior National Diploma experience with a proven
record shall be allowed to contest for the position.
C. He/She must have been a Student Member of Nigeria Computer
Society (NCS) for at least Six(6) months.
D. He/She must have attended at least one (1) NACOS Convention,
pre-convention and one (1) NCS conference with a proven record.
E. To contest for the office of the President, such candidates must be
very vast in the affairs of the association and must have the ability
to carry all members and chapters along.
F. Such a person in 21 (1) (B) above must be highly recommended by
the Head of Department of the school where he is a student; clearly
stating how competent the candidate is and given the candidate,
the department will support him in carrying out his duties.
G. Such candidate must be an active member of his/her local Chapter
and to be duly recommended by the local Chapter and the Zone.

II.

Other Executives
A. The prospective candidate for other elective positions shall not be
a ​“Year One”​ student of any chapter.

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B. Such candidates in Subsection 24 (II)(A) above, who is a year one
student but has prior National Diploma experience with a proven
record shall be allowed to contest for the position.
C. He/She must have been a Student Member of NCS for at least
Three (3) months.
D. He/She must have attended at least one (1) NACOS Convention,
pre-convention

with

optional

attendance

of

one

(1) NCS

conference all with a proven record.
E. Such candidate must be an active member of his/her local
Chapter and to be duly recommended by the local Chapter

Section 25: Declaration of Vacancy
I.

An office shall be declared vacant if inter alia:
A. The previous holder of the office ceases to be a Computing
Student.
B. The officer has been impeached subject to the provisions of
section 25 of the constitution.
C. If the previous holder of the office dies.

II.

A bye-election shall be held to fill the vacant post subject to the
provisions of Section 21 (VI).

III.

Pending the determination of Section 25 (II) above, in the case of the
National President, the Vice President (National Affairs) shall take over
and shall relinquishes the office within ten (10) days in which the post
had to be declared vacant within which subsection 25(II) should have
been carried out.

IV.

A vacancy in the National Executive Council shall not by itself alone
render invalid the decision or any act done by the National Executive
Council.

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Section 26: Impeachment of an Officer
I.

An officer shall stand removed if He / she inter alia:
A. Has been found incompetent by the Association.
B. Has been found guilty to have misappropriated the Associations
fund.
C. Has contravened the provisions of this constitution.

II.

The officer to be impeached shall have the right to defend
himself/herself before a disciplinary committee which shall be set up to
tackle such issues.

III.

If found guilty by the Committee, the officer shall stand removed
subject to the ratification by a quorum of the congress and a
bye-election shall thereafter be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of Section 21; subsection IV - VI of this constitution within ten
(10) days after his/her removal.

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Article VIII
Functions of the National Executive Council and
other Committees
Section 27: The National Executive Council
I.

It shall prepare and cause to prepare & submit for the approval by the
Association an annual budget containing the estimated revenue and
expenditure of the Association for any current financial year.

II.

It shall be responsible for the day to day running of the Association.

III.

It shall have power to appoint other committees and Advisers to aid in
the running of the Association.

Section 28: Committee of Past National Presidents
I.

The committee shall comprise all past presidents of the Association.

II.

The committee shall within itself, appoint a chairman and other
relevant portfolios.

III.

The committee shall, when called upon, advise the incumbent National
Executive Council on matters that may be placed before it.

IV.

Subject to Subsection 15 (III), all members of the committee shall be
referred to as the ​Grand Commander of Computing Students and
shall have the right to use the suffix ​(GCCS) ​after their individual names.

Section 29: The Audit Committee
I.

There shall be established for the Association an audit committee.

II.

The committee shall be made up of one member each from the six (6)
geo-political zones and one from the National Secretariat who shall be

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selected by their respective zones during the Annual National
Convention of the Association.
III.

There shall be appointed a Chairman and a Secretary from among its
members.

IV.

It shall be the function of the committee to audit all the Association​s
book of account and shall submit the audited report to the congress
before the end of the Annual National Convention of the Association.

Section 30: The Disciplinary Committee
I.

There shall be established for the Association a disciplinary committee.

II.

Members of the committee shall be made up of Zonal Coordinating
officers from the the six (6) geo-political zones, and both director of
welfare and membership services.

III.

There shall be appointed a Chairman and a Secretary from among it
members

IV.

Officer Appointed as Chairman in Subsection 30 (III) shall be the
Director of Welfare and Membership Services I

V.

The committee shall be responsible for ensuring a high level of
discipline among the members of the Association and the National
Executive Council.

VI.

It shall hear all cases relating to conduct and misconduct of members,
chapters and Executives.

VII.

It shall assist the National Executive Council in settling disputes among
members, chapters and Executives.

VIII.

Members of the committee shall be appointed by the congress during
the Annual National Convention of the Association and shall stand
dissolved at the end of the tenure.

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Section 31: The Annual National Convention Committee
I.

There shall be established by the National secretariat for the
Association an Annual National ConventionCommittee.

II.

The committee shall be known and addressed as the ​“Local
Organising Committee”​ or the “​ LOC”​.

III.

The committee shall be responsible for a successful and hitch free
Annual

National

Convention

or

Pre-Annual

Convention

of

the

Association
IV.

Members of the committee shall be men and women of high integrity
and competence with the ability to perform in the relevant position so
assigned.

V.

The committee shall be made up of a Chairman and a Secretary and
any other portfolio as deemed fit by the National Secretariat..

VI.

The committee shall be set up at most Three (3) months to the Annual
National Convention of the Association.

VII.

The committee shall be divided into subcommittees at the discretion of
the National Trustees to ensure a successful convention.

Section 32: The Zonal Coordinating Offices Advisory
Committee
I.

There shall be established for the Association a Zonal Coordinating
Offices Advisory Committee.

II.

The committee shall advise the National Executive Council on the
running of the Zonal Offices.

III.

The committee shall have its members drawn from all zones of the
Association during the Annual National Convention of the Association.

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IV.

The committee shall appoint a Chairman and a Secretary from among
its members.

V.

Members of the committee shall be men and women of high integrity
with vast knowledge of administration of such structures.

VI.

The committee shall be expected to visit each zonal office at least twice
before the expiration of its term of office.

VII.

The Association shall draw its power from the directive and at the
discretion of the National Executive Council subject to the provisions of
this constitution.

VIII.

The committee shall stand dissolved at the end of the Association​s
calendar year

Section 33: The Constitution Review Committee
I.

There shall be established for the Association a constitution review
committee when needed.

II.

The committee shall be appointed by the congress during the Annual
National Convention of the Association.

III.

Members of the committee shall be drawn from each chapter of the
Association.

IV.

There shall be appointed among members, a chairman and a secretary,
with the chairman coming from the chapter hosting the National
Secretariat.

V.

Members of the committee shall be men and women of impeccable
character and knowledge in constitutional matters.

VI.

The committee shall work hand in hand with the National Secretariat in
reviewing the constitution through studying the various amendment
prepositions by members of the Association.

VII.

The committee shall report directly to the congress of the Association,
its finding and proposed amendment.

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VIII.

Amended constitution shall not be accepted until a quorum is formed
in its support by the congress during the Annual National Convention
of the Association.

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Article IX
Financial Matters
Section 34: Sources of Revenue
I.

The Association shall maintain legitimate source(s) of revenue which
shall inter alia include:
A. Registration​: Any new Chapter wishing to register with the
Association shall be mandated to pay a special registration fee to be
decided by the National Executive Council at the beginning of the
Association’s Calendar year.
B. Annual dues: Each Chapter shall pay an Annual due to be fixed by
the National Executive Council at the beginning of the Association​s
Calendar year.
C. Donations: The Association shall accept unconditional donations
from other Associations, Governmental and non-governmental
organizations, and other relevant agencies and bodies etc.
D. Funding-raising Activities: The Association shall carry out any
fund-raising activities to boost her revenue, as deemed fit by the
National Executive Committee.
E. Other sources: The Association shall accept monies from other
legitimate

sources

as

approved

by

the

National

Executive

Committee.

Section 35: Expenditure
I.

The National Executive Committee of the Association shall carry out
expenditure not exceeding sixty percent (60%) of its annual income.

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Section 36: Imprest Account
I.

The National Executive Council of the Association shall by prerogative
maintain an Imprest account for the smooth running of the
Association.

Section 37: Bank Account
I.

The Association shall have a banker which shall be resident in the town
or in the area nearest to the National Secretariat.

II.

The banker in section 37(I) above shall be a reputable bank with a very
wide national spread.

Section 38: Signatories To The Account(S)
I.

The National President, the Secretary General and the Director of Audit
& Finance shall collectively be legal signatories to the Association’s
Bank Account(s).

Section 39: Financial Misappropriation
I.

The Association shall maintain strict financial discipline among its
National Executive Council members and other relevant members.

II.

Any Association’s members or National Executive Council members
indebted (in any way) to the Association shall be made to make
restitution within a stipulated period and the said member’s case shall
be referred to the disciplinary committee and if found guilty, shall be
referred to the Students Affairs Officer of his / her Institution for
necessary action.

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Article X
Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 40: Conduct Of Members Of The National
Executive Council
I.

All members of the National Executive Council shall be expected to
maintain a high level of disciplined conduct and shall be expected to
put the interest of the Association above self interest at all times.

II.

All members of the National Executive Council shall at all time seek the
progress and prosperity of the Association in all its dealing as a
member of the National Executive Council.

III.

All National Executive Council members shall undertake to uphold the
constitution of the Association and shall strive to discharge their duties
effectively, promptly and with a high sense of dedication.

IV.

The National Executive Council shall with all sense of responsibility be
expected to visit at least 70% of the Association chapters at least once
before the expiration of its tenure of office.

Section 41: Expectations Of The Chapters
I.

Each chapter shall forward the names of her Executives Committee
and their take over notes or minutes to the National Secretariat.

II.

A copy of the local constitution shall be made available to the National
Secretariat and the National Secretariat shall in turn make available a
copy of the National constitution to the chapter.

III.

A copy of any magazine published by a chapter shall be made available
to the National Secretariat.

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IV.

Each chapter shall be expected to pay her Annual dues promptly and
regularly.

V.

For all institutions with faculty of computing, each department under
the Faculty shall be required to pay its own Annual due.

VI.

Communication shall be made by each chapter to the National
Secretariat on any dispute or issue which shall require the attention of
the former.

VII.

The Faculty of Computing in institutions shall so referred to as ​NACOS
Faculty of Computing

VIII.

Subject to the Provisions of Section 14; subsection IX, all institutions
with a Faculty of Computing shall have all the department under it as
NACOS with their respective executives in the following:
A. NACOS (Department of Computer Science)
B. NACOS (Department of Computer Engineering)
C. NACOS (Department of Information Systems)
D. NACOS (Department of Information Technology)
E. NACOS (Department of Cyber Security)
F. NACOS (Department of Software Engineering) and all other IT
related courses

IX.

Subject to subsection 41 (VIII) above, all President of the Individual
departments shall be able to represent the department and be
recognised at any NACOS event.

X.

Subject to subsection 41 (VIII) above, for all institutions with a Faculty of
Computing,

the

President

of

each

NACOS

department

shall

automatically be a statutory member of the faculty executive.
XI.

Subject to 41 subsection (VIII) above, the Faculty President or Chairman
Shall be in rotation amongst all departments of the faculty on an
academic year basis.

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Section 42: The Annual Reports
I.

All members of the National Executives Council shall respectively
present Annual reports at the Annual National Convention of the
Association.

II.

All other committees set up by the provisions of Article IX of this
constitution shall present an Annual Report at the Annual National
Convention of the Association.

Section 43: Swearing-in Procedures
I.

The National Executives Council shall be expected to be sworn in at the
discretion but not latter two (2) months after the election.

II.

During such swearing-in, an appropriate oath of office shall be
administered by the National President who in turn shall administer
the appropriate oath of office on other members of the National
Executive Council.

III.

Subject to the provisions of Section 43 (I & II) above, the swearing-in
shall be done during the Annual Conference of the Nigeria Computer
Society (NCS).

Section 44: Interpretation Of This Constitution
I.

The National President shall have the right to interpret the rules and
provisions of this constitution.

II.

He / she shall be expected to rule on any matter over which the
constitution is silent.

III.

Such interpretation shall be recorded in the minute book and shall be
published for the information of all members of the Association.

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IV.

The National President shall pursue the provisions of (II) above subject
to the provision of Section 4 (VI-VII) of this constitution.

Section 45: Citing Of This Constitution
I.

This constitution may be cited during the meetings of this Association
as the “​National Constitution​” and at other times as the “​Constitution
of the Nigeria Association of Computing Students​”.

Section 46: Commencement Of This Constitution
I.

The provisions of this constitution shall come into force form the 23rd
December, 2020.

Section 47: Affiliation Of The Association
I.

The Association shall be an affiliate of the ​Nigeria Computer Society
(“​The NCS​”).

II.

Aside (I) above, the Association shall also be affiliated to any National or
International Organization / Association that it so desires, and as ratified
by the congress.

Section 48: Order Of Proceedings At Meetings
I.

Meetings Of The National Executive Council
A. The meetings of the National Executive Council shall be declared
open and presided over by the National President and in his / her
absence by the next most senior Officer present at such
meetings.
B. The Secretary General or his / her Assistant shall keep a record of
the proceedings of the meetings in a minute book which shall

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include the names of the attending and absentee members,
decisions taken, and other relevant information.
C. Decisions shall at such meetings be subjected to a round of
voting with a quorum necessary for a final decision on such
matters to be taken.
D. In the event of failure to secure a quorum on such decisions, the
final decision on such matter shall be made the National
President or whoever is presiding at such meetings and such
decision shall be binding on all members of the National
Executive Committee

II.

Meetings Of Other Committees Of The Association
A. The meetings of the various committees shall be declared open
and presided over by the Chairman of such committee and in his
/ her absence by a person so delegated for that purpose by the
Chairman.
B. The record of proceedings at such meetings shall be kept by the
Secretary of the committee in question and in his / her absence
by a person so agreed upon by the members to do so.
C. The record in (B) above shall be in a minute book or a file
dedicated for that purpose; the record shall contain the names of
the attending and absentee members as well as decisions taken
by the committee and other relevant matters.
D. Decisions shall at such meetings be subjected to a round of
voting with a quorum necessary for a final decision on such
matters to be taken.
E. In the event of failure to secure a quorum on such decisions, the
final decision on such matter shall be made the Chairman or
whoever is presiding at such meetings and such decision shall be
binding on all members of the committee in question

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F. Decisions at such meetings shall be made available to the
appropriate body of the Association.

III.

General Congress Meetings
A. The general meetings of the congress shall be called the ​General
Assembly of the Association ​or the ​Plenary Session Of The
Congress​ or simply the G
​ eneral Meeting​.
B. The names of the congress members present and attending such
meetings shall be kept in the general register to be made
available by the National Secretariat or the hosting chapter.
C. The National President shall have power to declare open and
presided over meetings and in his / her absence by the next most
senior National Executive member present at such meetings and
shall have such powers.
D. Unless there is an otherwise resolution, the orders of business at
such meetings shall include the following:
1. Election: When necessary, any of the members of the
National Executive Council present can be elected as
chairman of the meeting whenever the National President
and the next most senior officer is not present.
2. Confirmation: The National President and the Secretary
General shall sign the minutes of the last meeting with a
prominent member of the congress as witness after an
adoption by the congress.
3. Agenda:
a) Matter arising from the minutes of the last meeting
shall next be attended to unless such matters have
been separately included in the agenda prescribed
for the meeting.

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b) Business specified on the notice and agenda of the
meeting in order shown on the notice shall be
followed unless changed by the congress.
4. Motions:
a) Notice of the motion to be debated must be filled
with the Secretary General at least three days before
the meeting and such motion must be published for
everyone to see..
b) All motions bearing the names of the mover and
seconder shall be recorded and displayed. They shall
be opened to discussion and amendments.
c) Debates shall be limited to the immediate pending
questions as slated by the National President or the
presiding officer. He / she shall rule out of order any
person failing to adhere to the subject matter under
discussion.
d) When several motions are presented successfully on
any issue, the motion first tabled and seconded shall
be voted upon and subsequent motions shall then
follow.
e) No motion in the order shall conflict with the
constitution

and

Federation

of

other

Nigeria

relevant
(LFN)​.

​Laws

The

of

the

leader

shall

entertain no inflammatory, frivolous or absurd motion
where

he

is

satisfied

that

the

members

are

employing acknowledged forms of debate merely to
obstruct the business shall either not recognise such
member(s) or rule them out of order.
5. Amendment of Motions:

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a) Amendment shall be either:
(1) To leave out word(s) or
(2) To leave out word and insert or add other or
(3) To insert or add other words.
6. Order of Recognition:
a) The presiding officer shall recognise those wishing to
speak in the following order of precedence:
(1) Point of order
(2) Point of information
(3) Point of observation
(a) A point of order shall be heard at all times
except during the act of voting. It shall
deal with the conduct or procedure of the
meeting and concern such matters; In
decorum, in Transgression of standing
orders, in Introduction of matters not
relevant

to

the

question

under

consideration.
(b) A point of information on issues shall be
heard at the instant of the presiding
officer provided that such information is
made before issues are put to vote; the
presiding officer over rule shall be final.
7. Rules of Debate:
a) A member of the congress shall stand when speaking
and shall address the presiding officer and the
congress.

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b) If two or more members rise at once, the presiding
officer shall determine whom precedence shall be
given.
c) If the presiding officer has occasion to rise to assert
his authority, all members of the congress shall sit
immediately.
d) Debate shall be limited to the immediate pending
question(s). The presiding officer shall rule out of
order any member who fails to adhere to the other.
e) A member of the congress shall not speak more than
once on the same motion unless no other member
who has not spoken on the issue. The presiding
officer shall be competent to limit debate on any
issue.
f) The person who proposed a motion shall start
discussion on his motion and shall strictly confine
himself to answering statements and arguments
which shall make his motion explicit.
g) Members of the congress shall only speak when
recognised by the presiding officer.
h) Members shall remain standing when the President
or the presiding officer enters the venue of the
meetings and shall be seated only when he has taken
his seat.
i) The official language of all meetings shall be English
Language.
j) Proceedings of the General meeting shall remain in
session until the presiding officer declares the
meeting adjourned or closed.

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k) The presiding officer shall call to order, a member of
the congress who disregards the authority of the
office of the former or abuses the rules of the General
meeting by persistent and willful obstruction of the
business if after such caution such member persist in
such misconduct, the presiding officer shall order
such a member to leave the meeting.
l) The decision of the General meeting shall be subject
to debate and subsequent ratification by a quorum of
the congress.

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Article XI
Association offences and Sanctions
Section 49: Offences and Sanctions
I.

Failure To Register With National Body
A. Failure to register a chapter with the national body but still
operating at the local chapter shall hence be considered an
Offence​. Such chapter and their respective executives shall be
1. Ordered by the National Secretariat to stop collection of
dues from students with the name tag related to any
computing course of study.
2. Sued to a competent court of law within Nigeria by the
National Secretariat for scam and fraud of its student
members.
3. Shall be required to pay a sum of One Hundred Thousand
Naira (N100, 000:00) as compensation fee to the National
Secretariat
4. Shall be required to follow due process in the registration of
the chapter as required by the National Secretariat

II.

None Payment Of Dues
A. All local chapter whom are found guilty of not paying their
annual national dues as declared by the National Executive
Council at least Six (6) Months before the Annual convention will
be sanction as follows:
1. A fine of Five thousand Naira only (N5,000:00) in addition to
the stated Annual Due

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III.

Non Compliance With Directive
A. All local chapters of the association whom refuses to comply with
directives from the National Body (e.g. The use of different name
to represent the association, the use of different logo to represent
the association aside the official logo e.t.c) and without a
reasonable excuse to why such directives were not obeyed shall
hence be sanctioned with
1. Suspension of Chapter
2. A fine of Ten thousand Naira only (N10,000:00)
3. Both (Depending on discretion of the NEC)

IV.

Excessive Collection of Chapter Due
A. All local chapters of the association shall only be required to
collect ​chapters due from its members ​only once in an academic
calender year
B. Subject to A above, any chapter found guilty of this shall be
sanction with
1. A fine of Fifty thousand Naira only (N50,000:00)
2. An apology letter to the National Secretariat duly co-signed
by the NACOS local chapter president and staff adviser
stating that such an act will not repeat itself.

V.

Absenting From Meeting Without Excuse Or Reasons
A. It shall hence be an offence to abscond from any meeting called
upon by the National Executive Council (NEC) without a prior
written excuse submitted not later than 3hours to the National
Secretariat. Such defaulters shall be sanction with
1. A fine of Two thousand Naira Only (N2,000:00)
2. A written apology duly signed by the defaulter

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VI.

Reactivation of Suspended Chapter
A. Any suspended chapter shall hence be eligible for reactivation
and pardon within a grace period of ​TWO (2) WEEKS with the
following requirements
1. Reactivation fee of Ten thousand naira (N10,000:00) paid to
the National Secretariat
2. An apology letter to the National Secretariat duly co-signed
by the NACOS local chapter president and staff adviser
within the grace period.

VII.

Failure to Reactivate Suspended Chapter
A. Subject to Section 49 subsection IV(A), any suspended chapter
shall be given a grace period of Two (2) weeks for reactivation.
B. Failure to comply with the directive in Subsection 49(V)(A) above,
the defaulters shall be sanction as follows:
1. An apology letter to the National Secretariat duly co-signed
by the NACOS local chapter president, staff adviser and
Head of Department within three (3) months.
2. A fine of Fifty thousand Naira only (N50, 000:00) paid to the
National Secretariat
3. Chapter denial of occupying any National Position for
Two(2) calendar years.

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Article XII
Addendum
Section 50: The NACOS Anthem
Awake o ye NACOSites amidst obscurity
Awake my dexterity in skill to lofty heights
Take up the challenge, catch the flame Bright
Shining as the sun. This is the time, this is the age
Advance and light the torch
Information technology is our legacy to posterity.
Awake great Nigerians to make our country great
Awake small but mighty ones
The sleeping giant awake
Guide our leaders path help
Our youth the truth to know in love and honesty
To grow and living just and true
Information technology is our legacy to posterity.

Section 51: OATHS
I.

OATH Of Allegiance.

I _________________________________________________________, do Solemnly swear
/ affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to ​Nigeria Association
of Computing Students (NACOS) and that I will Preserve, Protect, and
Defend the Constitution of this Noble Association.
So Help Me God.
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II.

OATH of Office

I _____________________________________________________, do Solemnly swear /
affirm that I will be faithful to the Constitution of the ​Nigeria Association of
Computing Students (NACOS)​; and that as the: _____________________________
____________________ of this Association, I will discharge my duties honestly to
the best of my ability and faithfully in accordance with the provisions of the
Constitution of ​Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) and
always in the interest of the Association. I will not allow my personal interest
to influence / override my official conduct or decision; that I will also do right
to all manner of students / people without fear or favour, affection or ill-will;
that I will preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the ​Nigeria
Association of Computing Students (NACOS) and work in the interest of the
Sovereignty, Integrity, Solidarity, Prosperity and Well-being of this Great and
Noble Association and her members and that I will devote my official time as
the ___________________________________________________ to the service and well
being of the members of the Association.
So Help Me God.
Name:​ ___________________________________ P
​ osition:​ _________________________

Signature:​ ________________________________ ​Date:​ ___________________________

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Section 52: Amendments To The Constitution
Subject

to Section 4; Subsection (VIII - XI), this constitution shall be

subjected to amendments if and when necessary. Any member of the
association desiring an amendment of any section of the constitution shall be
required to forward such proposal for alteration of the Constitution in writing
to the Secretary-General at least 30days before the Annual General Meeting
at which the proposed alteration is to be considered. The proposed alteration
must be distributed, in writing, along with the official notification of the
Annual General Meeting to the membership at least Ten (10) days before the
meeting. Any amendment of this Constitution shall require the approval of
two-thirds (⅔) majority votes of those present and eligible at the Annual
General Meeting.

This constitution is hereby adopted by its members at a congress meeting
held on 23rd December, 2020.

Comr. Olamilekan Toyeeb ABOLADE
National President

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