Section 2: Functions of the Polytechnic.

1 The Polytechnic shall-
a provide full-time and part-time courses of instruction and training to produce middle and high level manpower in-
(i) technology, applied science, commerce and management, and
(ii) such other fields of applied learning relevant to the needs of the development of Nigeria in the areas of industrial and agricultural production, distribution and for research in the development and adaptation of techniques as the Council may determine;

b arrange conferences, seminars and study groups relative to the fields of learning specified under subsection (1) (a); and
c perform such other functions as in the opinion of the Council may serve to promote the objectives of the polytechnic.

2 Nothing in this section shall preclude the government of a State or any of its agencies from setting up a polytechnic similar to the Polytechnic established under this Act.