Section 3: Functions and powers of the Agency.

(1)
The Agency shall-
(a) prepare a comprehensive programme of action for the development of the border communities;
(b) prepare and submit proposals on project for the Border Communities to the President;
(c) advise the Federal Government on border areas development and other related issues;
(d) consult with the relevant border communities and liaise with the Federal Government on areas required for the overall development in order to maintain, sustain and develop border communities;
(e) identify and determine in each year, such deliberate or conscious infrastructural project required for the overall development of the border communities;
(f) execute such border development policies, projects and programmes in the border communities;
(g) co-ordinate the activities of all relevant Ministries in the implementation of Federal Government policies and programmes for the development of border communities; and
(h) set guidelines for the implementation and monitoring of Federal Government projects in the border communities;
(i) plan and develop strategies towards ensuring efficient and effective implementation of Federal projects within the border States and ensure their implementation;
(j)
receive and administer such funds as may be allocated to it from the Federation Account;
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(k) maintain an account with a reputable Bank; and
(l) do such other things which it deems expedient in the performance of its functions under this Act.