Section 5: Functions of the Authority.

The functions of the Authority are to-(a) develop and promote Nigeria as a travel and tourism destination by encouraging people living in Nigeria to take their holidays in Nigeria and people from abroad to visit Nigeria;
(b) encourage the provision and improvement of tourism amenities and facilities in Nigeria including the development of hotels and ancillary facilities;
(c) regulate with the states and supervise tourism enterprises for quality assurance, consumer protection and public health and safety purposes, by the accreditation and certification of all such enterprises thereby establishing standards, guidelines and codes of practice in tourism, in partnership with relevant bodies;
(d) oversee the administration of the Tourism Development Fund to ensure that it is utilised for the required purpose;
(e) ensure collaboration with other public, private and international agencies;
(f) implement all government policies related to tourism; and
(g) advise the Minister on policy issues relating to tourism generally.