Section 7: Functions of the Institute.

(1) The Institute shall :
(a) determine the qualifications and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become registered members of the printing profession and reviewing those standards, from time to time, as circumstances may permit ;
(b)
secure, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the establishment and maintenance of register of fellows, members and associates of the profession and of printing practitioners and the publication, from time to time, lists of those persons ;
(c) promote the advancement of education in the sciences and arts of printing, bookbinding, graphic design and graphic communication in all forms ;
(d) promote education in the science and arts of printing, bookbinding, graphic design and graphic communication (in all forms) and to encourage students to pursue their studies and practical training to the highest standard attainable ;
(e) provide examinations and appoint examiners and assessors to co-operate with any other examining body and to award or recognize certificates, diplomas or other awards made to those who passed approved examinations ;
(f) promote and encourage original work and research, or development leading to innovation in the science and art of printing, bookbinding, graphic design and graphic communication and to publish all useful results of such research ;
(g) proffer advice to the Federal and State Governments on printing activities ;
(h) collect, process and disseminate all printing data and information within and outside Nigeria.
(i) ensure that international standards and practices in printing operations are maintained.
(j) provide consultancy services to the public on printing ; and
(k) carry out all other activities necessary for the full discharge of any of its functions under or pursuant to this Act.