Section 3: Functions of the Board.

The functions of the Board shall be to-(a) conduct a regular assessment of the financial and material requirements of Nigerian children in such needy circumstances as the Board may determine and to administer the Fund for the provision of relief in respect of such children;
(b) make grants to voluntary organisations in the Federation from the Fund;
(c) organise and implement programmes for the welfare of children, especially children who have not attained school age and such other programmes as are embodied in any National Development Plan for the benefit of children;
(d) devise ways and means of raising contributions and donations for the Fund in pursuauce of section 1 (2) (b) of this Act, and for this purpose, the Board may, from time to time, organise charity dances, shows, exhibitions and such other fund-raising events as it may deem fit;
(e) acquire assets for and on behalf of the Fund; and
(f) do such other things which in its opinion are necessary or expedient for the proper performance of its functions under this Act.