Overview

The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Act establishes the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs as a corporate body with perpetual succession. Enacted on 18th August 1971 (Act No. 35 of 1971), the Act outlines the Institute's objects, functions, governance structure, financial provisions, and transitional arrangements. The Institute's objects include encouraging and facilitating understanding of international affairs, providing information on international questions, promoting study and investigation through conferences, lectures, discussions, and publications, and establishing contacts with similar organizations. Its functions involve promoting scientific study of international politics, economics, and jurisprudence, providing information to the government and public on international relations, training Nigerian diplomats and personnel, promoting research in international affairs, and organizing international seminars and conferences. The Institute is governed by a Council, with provisions for membership, powers, proceedings, committees, and other matters detailed in the First Schedule. The Act also covers appointment of officers (Director-General, Secretary, Director of Administration), pensions, membership, financial provisions (including acceptance of gifts, expenditure, borrowing power, and annual reporting), library facilities, regulations, consequential and transitional provisions, and general restrictions on the Institute's powers. Exemption from stamp duties is granted. Schedules provide details on Council membership and transitional property provisions.

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