Section 2: Responsibilities of the Federal Government

The Federal Government shall have responsibility for-(a) the formulation of national policies for urban and regional planning and development;
(b) the preparation and implementation of the National Physical Development Plan and regional plans on the recommendation of the Minister;
(c) the formulation of urban and regional planning standards for Nigeria on the recommendation of the Minister;
(d) the promotion and fostering of the education and training of town planners and support staff;
(e) the promotion of co-operation and co-ordination among States and local governments in the preparation and implementation of urban and regional plans;
(f) the promotion and conduct of research in urban and regional planning;
(g) the making of recommendation and dissemination of research results for adoption by user organisations;
(h) the supervision and monitoring of the execution of projects in urban and regional planning;
(i) the development control over Federal lands; and
(j) the provision of technical and financial assistance to States in the preparation and implementation of plans.