Section 3: Functions of the Council

The functions of the Council shall be-(a) to analyse and propose programmes, policies and actions regarding seed development and the seed industry in general, including legislation and research on issues relating to seed testing, registration, release, production, marketing, distribution, certification, quality control, supply and use of seeds in Nigeria, importation and exportation of seeds and quarantine regulations relating thereto;
(b) propose improved management system and procedure relating to the administration of seed activity and advise the Federal Government on the organisation, management and proper financing of seed programmes;
(c) analyse the market and prices of seeds;
(d) control, supervise and approve the activities of the following committees established by or pursuant to this Act, that is-
(i) the Crop Variety Registration and Release Committee;
(ii) the Seeds Standards Committee;
(iii) the Seed Industry and Skill Development Committee; and
(iv) such other committees as may be established, from time to time;
(e) advice the national research system on the changing pattern of seed demand and farmers needs;
(f) monitor and evaluate the achievement of the national seed system and recommend improvements thereto;
(g) encourage the formation or establishment in Nigeria of seed companies for the purpose of carrying out research, production, processing and marketing of seeds; and
(h) perform such other related functions as may be required of the Council, from time to time.