Section 8: Functions of the Agency.

The functions of the Agency shall be to-(a) carry out detailed geological investigations, including analytical and laboratory works, photo geology and other interpretations, core drilling well-logging, geo-statistics and other mineral calculations as estimations, and valuation ;
(b) produce geological, geophysical and geo-chemical maps of Nigeria on various scales ;
(c) promote the search for and exploitation of minerals in Nigeria;
(d) undertake research in the filed of geo-sciences and mineral resources in Nigeria;
(e) compile and develop a comprehensive and integrated collection and dissemination of knowledge of geology, geo-chemistry, geophysics, engineering geology, economic geology, geochronology, marine geology and geomagnetism;
(f) serve as national depository of all geo-science information relating to the earth, the marine environment and geo-magnetic space;
(g) study the use of the surface and sub-surface of the land, and from geo-scientific viewpoint, advise government institutions and the general public on the judicious and safe use thereof;
(h) develop and maintain the National Geosciences Information Centre and other such centres as may be approved by the Board, the National Geological Data Infrastructure, the National Geological Research Laboratory, the National Borehole Core Depository, the National Geo-physical and Geo-chemical test sites and the Geological Museum ;
(i) conduct investigations and render specialised geological services to the public and private institutions ;
(j) undertake research on behalf of the Federal and State governments, any other government institutions, and support such research financially or otherwise ;
(k) undertake joint research project with Ministries, extra-ministerial departments and agencies, universities and other tertiary institutions and other persons ;
(l) co-operate with educational authorities and scientific or technical societies for the promotion of the education and training of researchers, technical experts and other supporting personnel in technical institutions and universities ;
(m) co-operate with persons and institutions undertaking geological and mineralogical research in other countries by exchange of geo-scientific knowledge and means of international meetings and research projects; and
(n) establish, organise, run, operate, conduct and participate in such training courses, lectures, seminars, conferences, symposia and similar study group as may enhance the activities of the Agency or the efficiency of any of its officers and employees ;
(o) promote investment in Nigeria's solid minerals and co-operate with both local and foreign investors and organizations ;
(p) maintenance and up-dating of solid minerals statistics and data bank for investment promotion ; and
(q) produce periodic and annual reports of minerals statistics.