Section 6: Functions of the Agency.

The functions of the Agency are to -
(a)
implement the Great Green Wall Programme ("the Programme") in Nigeria ;
(b)
provide baseline information to stakeholders for the implementation of the Programme ;
(c)
formulate strategies and action plans for the implementation of the Programme ;
(d)
co-ordinate efforts of agencies, organizations and institutions responsible for desertification towards the attainment of the objectives of the Programme ;
(e)
build capacity, knowledge and skills at Federal, States and local community levels for the effective implementation of the Programme ;
(f)
serve as the focal point for the co-ordination of interventions by regional, sub-regional and international organizations and agencies involved in natural resources management in the drylands of Nigeria in the implementation of the Programme ;
(g)
ensure effective liaison with the African Union Commission and the Pan African Agency of the Great Green Wall ;
(h)
ensure compliance with the provisions of international conventions, protocols, agreements and treaties pertaining to the implementation of the Programme ;
(i)
monitor and ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations on sustainable management of the natural resources in the affected land put in place by Government from time to time in consultation with States ;
(j)
ensure uniformity of laws, rules and regulations that impact on the ecosystem ;
(k)
ensure that projects funded by donor agencies to mitigate or eradicate effects of drought and desertification are properly implemented ;
(l)
enter into scientific and technical co-operation with persons and institutions for the effective implementation of the Programme ;
(m)
implement programmes geared towards the rehabilitation of degraded land and ecosystem restoration ;
(n)
establish appropriate machinery for monitoring and evaluation of the Programme and put in place appropriate feedback mechanisms for necessary action of implementing institutions and stakeholders ;
(o)
conduct environmental baseline studies and establish data bank for effective delivery of the Programme ;
(p)
co-operate with the appropriate agencies of Government in the provision of emergency reliefs and settlement of people in areas affected by draught and desertification ;
(q)
create public awareness and provide environmental education on the goals and objectives of the Programme in addition to promoting private sector and stakeholders compliance with guidelines, rules and regulations, including new orientation on sustainable land management system ;
(r)
promote early warning systems and remedial measures on drought and desertification ;
(s)
promote activities in the dry land for improved livelihood ; and
(t)
do any other thing as is expedient for the realization of the functions of the Agency under this Act.