The functions and activities of the Ministry are:
- Initiation and coordination of the State Development Plans in line with the policy orientation of the State Government for growth and development;
- Coordination of development efforts/initiative of the State through statutory and ad hoc institutions;
- Coordinating relationship with Donor/Development Partners and serve as the entry point for all donor assisted programmes/projects in the state.
- Preparation of the State annual budgets and presentation of Annual Budget analysis to the Public;
- Organizing pre-Treasury and Treasury Board Meetings with the MDAs and liaising with the House of Assembly on budgetary matters.
- Liaising with the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning and Federal Ministries/Departments/Agencies on development planning matters;
- Monitoring and evaluation of government projects and writing report on same, using the results framework;
- Carry out impact assessment of Programmes/Projects.
- Regular attendance at the National Economic Council Meetings for Inter-governmental Relationship on economic issues.
- Any other function and assignment as may be assigned by the Governor or State Executive Council.