Section 18, The National Civil Registration Act, 2016

(1) The Authority shall have, in addition to the Director- General and Deputy Director-General, such other technical and administrative staff, as may be required for the efficient performance of the functions of the Authority. (2) The other technical and administrative staff of the Authority shall be appointed by the Board subject to such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine. (3) The Authority may delegate to the Director-General - (a) the power for the appointment of such grade or categories of staff as the Authority may require and; (b) the power to enter into an agreement with an independent body or agency for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the Authority.