Section 2: Functions of each Polytechnic

(1) The functions of each polytechnic shall be-
(a) to provide full-time or part-time courses of instruction and training-
(i) in technology, applied science, commerce and management; and
(ii) in such other fields of applied learning relevant to the needs of the development of Nigeria in the area of industrial and agricultural production and distribution and for research in the development and adaptation of techniques as the Council may from time to time determine;
(b) to arrange conferences, seminars and study groups relative to the fields of learning specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection (1);
(c) to 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 any polytechnic established under this Act.