Section 7: Functions of the Board.

The Board shall:
a formulate policies and advise the Federal Government on strategies and best practices to achieve the mandates, objectives and functions of the Agency;
b receive and consider proposals, recommendations and suggestions by Committees, other bodies and persons on subjects relating to functions of the Agency;
c consider and approve the work plans, estimates, financial statements, audited accounts and development plans of the Agency;
d consider and approve changes in the location of offices of the Agency and the management structure;
e approve the appointment of principal officers of the Agency that are necessary for proper discharge of its functions mandate;
f devise strategies for attracting funds and contributions to the Agency in line with the existing financial regulations;
g enter into research and production partnership with companies, firms and organisations or individuals as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the Agency in line with existing financial regulations with the approval of the Board and consent of the Minister;
h submit to the Minister, through the Board, the annual report and audit of the Agency;
i discharge any other duty as the board may with the consent of the Minister, direct; and
j constitute committees as may be necessary and charged with specific functions delegated by the Board.