Section 7: Functions of the Institute

The functions of the Institute shall be to-(a) encourage the learning of Nigerian languages in an environment which shall prepare the students in the Institute to-
(i) speak Nigerian languages fluently;
(ii) acquire proficiency in the teaching of Nigerian languages;
(iii) acquire competence in research on problems of teaching Nigerian languages at all levels of education in Nigeria;
(iv) adapt the theories and practice of using Nigerian languages into classroom practices especially for secondary schools, colleges and the teaching and learning for non-native speakers of the Nigerian languages; and
(v) stimulate general concepts, practices and interests in communicating in Nigerian languages;
(b) hold out to all persons without distinction, race, creed, sex or political conviction, the opportunity of acquiring proficiency in the learning and pragmatic use of the Nigerian languages as a means of communication among different language groups in Nigeria;
(c) provide courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning Nigerian languages;
(d) develop appropriate curricula to suit the needs of the various users of the Institute;
(e) award testimonials, certificates, diplomas and degrees to persons who complete the courses of study at the Institute;
(f) operate for the benefit of-
(i) primary and secondary school teachers of Nigerian languages;
(ii) tertiary educational institution teachers of Nigerian languages;
(iii) government and non-governmental personnel interested in acquiring communication skills in Nigerian languages;
(iv) diplomats, foreigners, business associates, etc., willing to learn Nigerian languages; and such other persons interested in research into Nigerian languages;
(g) serve as a centre for the exchange of information in the study of Nigerian languages and research centre in teaching and learning of Nigerian languages;
(h) encourage research into problems of learning and teaching of Nigerian languages, with a view to carrying out research into those problems and finding solutions to them;
(i) compile, assemble and publish the results of researches into Nigerian language studies and make popular those findings where their general recognition, in the opinion of the Institute, is of importance to Nigerian languages; and
(j) carry out other activities which are necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act.