Section 5: Powers of the Council.

For the carrying out of its objects as specified in section 1 of this Act, the Council shall have power to -(a) hold examinations and grant diplomas, professional certificates and other distinctions to persons who have pursued a course of study approved and accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and have satisfied such other requirements as the Council may lay down;
(b) demand and receive from any student or any other person attending the College for the purpose of instruction such fees as the Council may, with the prior approval of the Minister, determine;
(c) establish agricultural and rural extension services in various parts of Nigeria;
(d) hold public lectures and undertake printing, publishing and bookselling;
(e) provide amenities for and make such other provision for the welfare of the staff of the College;
(f) invest the funds of the College in securities specified by law or in such other securities in Nigeria as may be approved by the Minister;
(g) borrow money within Nigeria in such manner and upon such security as the Minister may authorise;
(h) enter into contracts as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into effect the objects of the College;
(i) recruit staff of the right calibre and determine the career structure of such staff;
(j) establish and maintain such schools, institutes, extramural departments and other teaching and research units within the College as the Council may deem necessary;
(k) institute and award fellowships, scholarships, medals, prizes and other titles;
(l) erect, provide, equip and maintain such educational, recreational and residential facilities as the College may require;
(m) accept gifts, legacies and donations, but without obligation to accept same for a particular purpose unless it approves the terms and conditions attaching thereto;
(n) enter into contracts, establish trusts, act as trustee, solely or jointly with any other person, and employ and act through agents; and
(o) do such acts and things whether or not incidental to the foregoing powers as may advance the objects of the College.