Section 1: Establishment of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria.

(1) There is established the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as "the Institute").
(2) The Institute -
(a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal;
(b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and
(c) may acquire, hold or dispose of any movable or immoveable property for the purpose of its functions under this Act.
(3) The Institute shall perform the functions conferred on it by the Council under this Act.
(4) The Headquarters of the Institute shall be established and maintained in a suitable location in Nigeria as determined by the Council.
(5) The Council may make rules providing for the establishment and maintenance of offices of the Institute in the States of the Federation.