Section 8: Powers of the Board.

The Board shall have power to -
a direct and superintend the affairs of the Commission;
b make rules and regulations for performing the functions of the Commission;
c enter and inspect premises, projects and such places as may be necessary for the purpose of performing its functions under this Act;
d approve the payment to the staff of the Commission such remuneration and allowances as are payable to persons of equivalent grades in the Civil Service of the Federation;
e enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions and ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission;
f approve employment either directly or on secondment from any civil or public service in the Federation or a State, such number of employees as may, in the opinion of the Board, be required to assist the Board in the performance of any of its functions under this Act; and
g do such other things as are necessary and expedient for the efficient performances of the functions of the Commission.