Research & Planning Dept

Table 8: Functions of Divisions/ Units in Reasearch, Planning and Budget Development
RESEARCH
1. Conducting research to inform and improve policy making
2. Disseminating of research findings to MDAs and other stakeholders
3. Managing the research database and management information system relating to research and policy making
4. Liaising with state and federal MDAs on matters of research and policy planning
PLANNING
1.Formulating and preparing long-term, medium-term, short-term development plans for the state and
coordinate such plans implementations
2. Supporting MDAs to develop policy documents, such as education, health, and water policies<
3. Coordinating the preparation amd implementation of long-term, medium-term, short-term development plans for Local Government Councils
4. Integrating resolutions of national bodies, such as National Economic Council, Joint Planning Board/National Council on Development Planning, etc., at State level,
5. Organising consultative forum and taking views of stakeholders in preparing all planning documents
6. Serving as secretariat for State Planning Committe, State Manpower Committe and State Project Implementation Committe