EXECUTIVE

The executive power of the federation is exercised by the President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, President Umar Yar'Adua.

The President is assisted by the Vice President, Goodluck Jonathan, and Honourable Ministers, special advisers and assistants:

President Umar Musa Yar'Adua
Vice President Goodluck Jonathan
Honourable Ministers
Special Advisers and Assistants

The Executive initiates policies and programs of the government and ensures that they are implemented after they had been passed into the law by the Legislature. The success or failure of any government depends largely on the incumbent President who combines the roles of the Chief Executive with those of the ceremonial Head of State.

In accordance with the concept of separation of powers, the President is excluded from membership of both Houses of the National Assembly. He is elected separately by the Nigerian voters. Under the Nigerian Presidential System, the President is the Head of State as well as the Head of Government. He is the symbol of national unity. He can not be removed from office except by death, impeachment or resignation.