Section 3: Functions of the Council.

The functions of the Council are to-(a) undertake measures to ensure the systematic exploitation, development and utilisation of Nigeria’s raw material resources;
(b) draw up policy guidelines and action programmes on raw materials acquisition, exploitation and development;
(c) review raw material resources availability and utilisation with a view to advising the Federal Government on the strategic implication of depletion, conservation or stock-piling of such resources;
(d) advise on adoption of machinery and processes for raw material utilisation;
(e) encourage publicity of research findings and other information relevant to local sourcing of industries;
(f) encourage growth of in-plant research and development capabilities;
(g) advise on and devise awards or systems for industries that achieve any break-through or make innovations and inventions;
(h) organise workshops, symposia and seminars designed to enlighten people on new developments and solutions discovered;
(i) consider and advise on special research grants for specific objectives;
(j) undertake research and development on local raw materials for utilisation by industries;
(k) liaise with relevant regulatory agencies for the standardisation of raw materials to meet industrial specification;
(l) promote Nigeria’s competitiveness in raw materials and products development;
(m) establish raw materials analysis and certification laboratories for use by industries; and
(n) consider and advise on any other issue capable of enhancing the objectives of the Council.