Section 1: Establishment of the Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria

(1) There is established the Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as "the Institute") which —
(a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession, and a common seal which shall be kept in such custody as the Council may direct;
(b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and
(c) may acquire, hold and dispose of any property, moveable or immovable.
(2) The Institute shall —
(a) establish and maintain a register of members and publish the register in line with the provisions of this Act;
(b) promote the practice of public administration in Nigeria; and
(c) perform all other functions conferred on the Council under this Act.