Functions of the Centre
The aims and objectives for the establishment and restructuring of the Centre include to:
A. Promote the study and research into Nigerian Languages and Folklore;
B. Prepare and promote the production of pedagogical materials for the teaching of Nigerian Languages and Folklore.
C. Convene and conduct conferences, seminars, and workshops on Nigerian Languages and Folklore at both National and International levels;
D. Promote original writing in Nigerian Languages, especially by counselling, guidance and advice to writers;
E. Engage in translation both into or from Nigerian Languages and other Languages of the world and organize refresher course’s workshops and seminars for translators
F. Produce additional two journals on Nigerian Languages and Folklore and maintain the existing Harsunan Nijeriya i.e. Kano Journal of Nigerian Languages and Kano Journal of Folklore.
G. And collect materials and establish archives for traditional manuscripts, folk artifacts, crafts and traditional music and also render library and archival services to scholars through the acquisition of oral texts, artifacts, manuscripts as well as books and journals available at its disposal.