Section 6: Functions and powers of the Commission.

(1) The Commission shall -
(a) rehabilitate and develop the oil mineral producing areas;
(b) tackle ecological problems that arise from the exploration of oil mineral;
(c) determine and identify, in consultation with each oil mineral producing State, the actual oil mineral producing areas to be developed in the State and embark on the development of projects properly agreed on with the local communities of the oil mineral producing areas;
(d) consult with the relevant Federal and State Government authorities on the control and effective methods of tackling the problem of oil pollution and spillages;
(e) liaise with the various oil companies on matters of pollution control;
(f) obtain from the Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation the proper data of actual oil mineral production of each State, Local Government Area and community;
(g) consult with -
(i) the Federal Government through the Office of the Chief of General Staff,
(ii) the State Governments and Local Government Councils, and
(iii) oil mineral producing communities,
in regard to any project, service and other requirements relating to disbursement by the Commission from the fund established under section 13 of this Act;
(h) advise the Federal, State and Local Governments on all matters relating to disbursement by the Commission from the fund of the Commission;
(i) liaise with the oil producing companies regarding the proper number, location and other relevant data relating to the oil mineral producing areas;
(j) encourage the establishment of consultative committees at community, Local Government and State levels in the oil mineral producing areas; and
(k) perform such other functions which in the opinion of the Commission are required for the development of the oil mineral producing areas.
(2) The Commission shall not be subject to the direction, control or supervision of any other authority or person in the performance of its functions under this Act other than the President.