Section 3: Objectives and functions of the Institute

(1) The objectives of the Institute shall be to-
(a) serve as a focus for orientation in cultural matters for Nigerian policy makers;
(b) promote, revive, develop and encourage Nigeria's culture and history.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of subsection (1) of this Act, it shall be the functions of the Institute to-
(a) promote public enlightenment of the various facets of Nigeria's culture;
(b) build up personnel and materials for innovative study and development of Nigeria's culture and history;
(c) promote and develop relevant curricula aimed at integrating Nigeria's culture into the educational system at all levels;
(d) promote Nigeria's cultural image;
(e) sponsor and undertake research into all aspects of Nigeria's arts and culture;
(f) promote or undertake any other activity which, in the opinion of the Board, is calculated to help achieve the purposes of the Institute; and
(g) do anything or enter into any transaction which in the opinion of the Board is necessary to ensure the proper performance of its functions under this Act.