Testimony This is to certify that the National Assembly passed the National Security Act, 2010 in its session no. 23, the ninth term, held on 3 Muharam 1431H corresponding to 20 December 2009. The Joint Permanent Committee decided in its meeting no. 21 dated 14 Muharam 1431 corresponding to 31 December that this Act shall not affect the interests of the states. Ahmed Ibrahim Eltaher Speaker of the National Assembly Chairperson of the Joint Permanent Committee I concur: Field Marshal: Omer Hassan Ahmed Elbashir President of the Republic Date: Oath “I, (enter name and rank) ______________________________, being appointed as Director, First Deputy Director, Deputy Director, officer or a member of NSS swear by Almighty Allah and solemnly declare to give my country my truthful allegiance and serve the people, strive to respect and protect the Constitution and law, dedicate all my time and power throughout my service for the execution of the duties assigned to me under the National Security Act, 2009 or any other law in force with full loyalty and commitment to protect the internal and external security of the Sudan. I also swear to obey my superior officer, safeguard the secrets of NSS, not to disclose any information I came to know regardless of their source, or secrets entrusted into me or I came across, during my service and thereafter unless it is required for preserving the safety and security of the State and to be committed to this oath even if the same leads to risking my life. In certification whereof, I, hereunto put my hand.”