Section 16: Functions of the Chief Inspector.

In addition to such other functions of the Chief Inspector as may be prescribed, the Chief Inspector shall-(a) exercise general supervision over all quarrying operations;
(b) annually, prepare and render records, reports and returns;
(c) take into his custody any quarriable minerals declared by any court to be forfeited to the Government of the Federation; dispose of such minerals by sale and, after such sale, account for the proceeds; and
(d) shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred upon an Inspector by or under this Act or as the Minister may direct.