Section 5: Powers of the Council.

The Council of the College shall have power to -(a) hold examinations and grant degrees, National Certificates of Education (NCE), Diplomas, professional certificates and other distinction to persons, who have pursed courses of study approved and accredited by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE);
(b) hold examination in education for qualified teachers;
(c) recruit staff and determine structure of the staff;
(d) demand and receive from any student or any other person attending the College for the purpose of construction such fees as the Council may, with the prior approval of the Minister, determine;
(e) hold public lectures and undertake printing, publishing and bookselling;
(f) award fellowship, medals, prizes and other titles;
(g) establish and maintain such schools and other teaching units with the College or extra mural department as the Council may determine;
(h) erect, provide, equip, and maintain such educational recreational and residential facilities as the College may require;
(i) create lectureship and other academic post and offices and to make appointment thereof;
(j) receive grants and give gifts;
(k) enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into effect the objectives of the College;
(l) provide amenities for and make other provision for the welfare of the staff and students of the College;
(m) encourage and make provision for research in the College; and
(n) do such acts and things whether or not incidental to the powers under this section as may advance the objectives of the College.