Section 5: Powers of the Institute.

(1) The Institute may, in addition to any other power provided under this Act-
(a) set conditions and standards for institutions or organisations offering courses in hospitality, travel and tourism management or skill in Nigeria;
(b) approve programmes or courses of training for institutions or organisations offering courses in hospitality, travel and tourism management or skill in Nigeria;
(c) assess and grade personnel and quality of services rendered by a practitioner or organisation in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry in Nigeria;
(d) impose subscriptions, fees, levies, penalties and other charges for services rendered to private individuals, corporate bodies, institutions, organisations and groups;
(e) assess relevant records, documents and training equipment or materials of any institution, tourism or hospitality personnel to which this Act applies for the purpose of inspection, investigation or grading;
(f)
require a person in apparent control of any hospitality, travel, tourism and training school to furnish the Institute with such information on any aspect of the school’s operation as may appear necessary to enable the Institute perform its functions under this Act;
(g) establish and maintain subsidiaries either by itself or in collaboration with other government organisations, or persons to enhance the attainment of the functions of the Institute;
(h) regulate travel, tourism and hospitality personnel and services of the institutions and establishments specified in the Second Schedule to this Act; and
(i) do such other things as are necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the Institute.
(2) The Institute may award diplomas and certificates in accordance with the relevant academic standards prescribed by the Board.
(3) For the purpose of carrying out the objectives listed under section 1, the Institute shall-
(a) institute lectureship or other posts, establish offices and make appointments as may be considered appropriate;
(b) institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals, prizes, distinctions, awards and other forms of recognition or title;
(c) be responsible for the discipline and welfare of members of the Institute in accordance with the Public Service Rules, 2008;
(d) conduct examinations, award diplomas, certificates and other distinctions to persons pursuing courses of studies that have been approved and have satisfied the requirements prescribed by the Institute;
(e) conduct research in relevant fields of learning and other human endeavours;
(f)
determine the standard of knowledge including content and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the profession and review such standards, from time to time;
(g) determine course content for the courses in hospitality, travel and tourism in the Institute;
(h) formulate, publish and review the code of conduct, ethics and practice in the Institute;
(i) erect, provide, equip and maintain libraries, laboratories, lecture halls, halls of residence, refectories, sports grounds, playing fields and other buildings as are necessary for the carrying out of the objects of the Institute;
(j) train, certify and register all personnel engaged in hospitality, travel and tourism training in the Institute; and
(k) set mandatory registration fees and collection of fees by the Institute or its agents.