(1) There is established by this Act a body known as the National Accreditation Board consisting of

(a) a chairperson,

(b) two representatives of the public universities each not below the rank of a senior lecturer,

(c) one representative nominated by each of the following bodies:

(i) the accredited private universities not below the rank of senior lecturer,

(ii) other accredited private tertiary institutions,

(iii) the association of heads of public polytechnics,

(iv) the National Council for Tertiary Education,

(v) the Public Services Commission,

(vi) the association of professional bodies,

(vii) the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations,

(viii) The West African Examinations Council,

(ix) The Attorney-General’s Department not below the rank of Principal State Attorney,       

(d) the Executive Secretary, and

(e) two other persons nominated by the Minister, one of whom is a woman.

(2) The chairperson and the other members of the Board shall be appointed by the President in accordance with article 70 of the Constitution.