Section 4: Principal functions of the Directorate.

(1) The Directorate shall-
(a) draw up detailed programmes of training and schedules which shall be designed for achieving the objects of the service corps;
(b) ensure that such programmes and schedules are strictly adhered to;
(c) maintain regular contacts with all universities and colleges in Nigeria as necessary;
(d) assign members of the service corps to the programmed work in the States as provided by the Directorate;
(e) co-ordinate the work of the State governing boards in furtherance of the objects of this Act;
(f) assess and review, from time to time, the progress of the service corps;
(g) make and submit all statutory and other reports as may be required of it to the Presidency.
(2) The Directorate may delegate any of its foregoing functions to a State governing board:
Provided that such delegation shall not prevent the Directorate from exercising the functions so delegated.
(3)
Service in the Directorate is hereby declared as approved service within the meaning of the Pensions Act.
(4)
The Directorate shall have power to appoint, (including power to appoint on promotion and transfer and on confirmation of appointments) advance, terminate and discipline employees holding or acting in any offices in the Directorate.