The provisions of this Act, other than the penal provisions, shall apply to and be carried into effect by public authorities:
Provided that, in times of national emergency and in any other case where he is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, the Minister may by order exempt any public authority from all or any of the provisions of this Act for such a period as may be specified in the order.
Section 86 of the Labour Act in Nigeria
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