Section 4: Functions of the Authority

In addition to any other functions conferred on the Authority by this Act, the functions and responsibilities of the Authority shall include-(a) the administration of the Authority and management of all the Export Processing Zones;
(b) the approval of development plans of the Authority and the Zones' annual budgets in respect of infrastructures, administrative buildings, promotion of Zones, the provision and maintenance of services and facilities;
(c) the establishment of customs, police, immigration and similar posts in the Zones;
(d) the supervision and coordination of the functions of various public sector and private sector organisations operating within the Zones and resolving any dispute that may arise amongst them;
(e) the resolution of trade disputes between employers and employees in the Zone, in consultation with the Federal Ministry of Employment, Labour and Productivity;
(f) the adaptation of investment promotion strategies in the Zones, including the opening of investment promotion offices abroad;
(g) the recommendation to the Federal Government of additional incentive measures for the Zones;
(h) the establishment and supervision of zonal administrations for the purpose of managing the Zones and the grant of all requisite permits and licences to approved enterprises.