Section 5: Functions of the Board

(1) The functions of the Board shall be to-
(a) determine and advise the Government on the nation's manpower needs in all occupations;
(b) formulate manpower development and utilisation policies and programmes in order to ensure optimum implementation of same for the enhancement of the nation's manpower resources;
(c) co-ordinate manpower policies and programmes of Federal, State and local governments;
(d) collect, collate, analyse and publish manpower and employment information and data, generated through surveys, studies and enquiries including administrative means.
(2) It shall be the duty of any person so required by the Board to furnish to the Board such information as the Board may require in the discharge of its functions under this Act.