Section 5: Functions of the Authority.

(1) The Authority shall -
(a) develop, provide and maintain airports within Nigeria and provide all necessary services and facilities for the safe, secure, orderly, expeditious and economic operation of air transport;
(b) provide adequate airport facilities and services under which passengers and goods may be transported by air and under which aircraft may be used for other gainful purposes;
(c) provide accommodation and other facilities and services for the effective handling of passengers and freight at airports;
(d) develop and provide facilities and services for surface transport within airports;
(e) provide adequate facilities, services and personnel for effective security at airports owned by the Federal Government;
(f) provide personnel for fire and security services at State and private airports;
(g) promote economic development of airports and air transport services;
(h) do such other things as are necessary for the efficient performance of functions and powers of the Authority under this Act.
(2) In performing its functions, the Authority shall conform to all binding international agreements on standards and recommended practices of safety, security and regulation of civil aviation.