Section 3: Functions of the Council

The Council shall be charged with the following functions, that is-(a) promoting and inculcating moral values in the Nigerian society;
(b) serving as an avenue for articulating cordial relationship amongst the various religious groups and between them and the Federal Government;
(c) assisting the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria and the populace by stressing and accentuating the position and roles religion should play in national development;
(d) serving as a forum for harnessing religion to serve national goals towards economic recovery, consolidation of national unity and the promotion of political cohesion and stability;
(e) considering and making recommendations to the Federal Government on matters that may assist in fostering the spiritual development of Nigeria in a manner acceptable to all religious groups;
(f) making recommendations on such other matters as the Federal Government may from time to time refer to the Council.