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Nigerian Film Corporation Act- 2004

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Arrangement of Sections

Establishment of Nigerian Film Corporation

1. Establishment of Nigerian Film Corporation.

2. Membership and tenure of office.

3. Functions of the Corporation.

4. Power of the Minister to give directions.

5. Appointment of general manager and other employees of the Corporation.

Financial provisions

6. Funds of the Corporation.

7. Expenditure of the Corporation.

8. Power to accept gifts.

9. Borrowing power.

10. Annual estimates, accounts and audit.

Miscellaneous and supplementary

11. Annual reports.

12. Staff regulations as to conditions of service of employees.

13. General regulations.

14. Interpretation.

15. Short title and commencement.

SCHEDULE

Supplementary provisions relating to the Corporation

NIGERIAN FILM CORPORATION ACT

An Act to establish the Nigerian Film Corporation to be charged with responsibility for the development of the film industry in Nigeria, produce films both for domestic consumption and for export and to encourage local talents by way of training, financial support and other related matters.

[1979 No. 61.]

[Commencement.] *[See section 15]

*[This Act shall come into force on such day as may be appointed by the Minister by order published in the Federal Gazette]

Establishment of Nigerian Film Corporation

1. Establishment of Nigerian Film Corporation

(1) There is hereby established a body to be known as the Nigerian Film Corporation (in this Act referred to as "the Corporation") which shall have the functions conferred on it under or pursuant to this Act.
(2) The Corporation shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue or be sued in its corporate name.

2. Membership and tenure of office

(1) The Corporation shall consist of a chairman and the following other members to be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister, that is-

(a) a representative of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation;

(b) a representative of the Federal Ministry of Education;

(c) a representative of the Nigerian Television Authority;

(d) one person to represent Nigerian women's interests;

(e) three persons with requisite experience in-

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