Section 4: Functions of The Council

(1) It shall be the special responsibility of the Council to-
(a) promote the development and diversification of Nigeria's export trade;
(b) assist in promoting the development of export-oriented industries in Nigeria;
(c) spearhead the creation of necessary export incentives;
(d) actively promote the implementation of export policies and programmes of the Federal Government;
(e) co-ordinate and monitor export promotion activities in Nigeria.
(2) The other functions of the Council shall be to-
(a) collect and disseminate information on products available for export;
(b) collect and disseminate to local manufacturers and exporters information on foreign markets;
(c) provide technical assistance to local exporters in such areas as export procedure and documentation, transportation, financing, marketing techniques, quality control, export packaging, costing and pricing, publicity and in other similar areas;
(d) maintain adequate and effective representation in other countries;
(e) provide, directly or jointly with training institutions, training for its staff and assist with the manpower development of the export community in Nigeria;
(f) organise the participation of Nigeria in trade fairs and exhibitions in other countries;
(g) administer grants and other benefits related to export promotion and development;
(h) undertake studies of the current economic conditions, with special attention to the export sector with a view to advising government on necessary policies and measures;
(i) co-operate with other institutions on matters relating to export financing, export incentives and specialised services to exporters;
(j) establish specific trade promotion facilities in Nigeria and in other countries including the establishment of permanent showrooms at important commercial centres in other countries;
(k) engage in export promotion publicity;
(l) pursue the simplification and streamlining of export procedure and documentation on continuous basis;
(m) provide services to trade delegations on matters relating to export;
(n) perform such other functions as may be conducive to the achievement of the objectives of this Act.