The president of Nigeria is given a number of responsibilities and roles under the Nigerian Constitution. These are the top five duties:
- The president has executive authority and is responsible for putting laws, programs, and regulations into effect.
- commander-in-chief: The president leads the armed forces and is responsible for defending the country
- As head of state. the President represents Nigeria both at home and abroad, upholding diplomatic ties and advancing national objectives.
- The president is the government's chief administrator and is responsible for ensuring effective governance.
- the president appoints important government figures, such as minister and agency heads, and he or she supervises their operations to gurantee effecient admnistration and accountability