Section 3: Functions of the National Committee

The functions of the National Committee shall be to-(a) develop principles, policies and procedures governing the use of geographical names;
(b) standardise the procedure for naming or renaming geographical features within national and State boundaries;
(c) receive proposals, when necessary, for the treatment of names from government agencies and committees, private organisations and individuals for consideration and approval;
(d) approve, establish and maintain uniform geographical names usage throughout the country; and
(e)
prepare a Gazette of place names for the Federation and the States.
[Cap. C23.]