The Objective of this Section is to provide expertise and services in planning, budgeting and coordinate Regional Secretariat in providing backstopping expertise to Local Government Authorities. This Section is led by an Assistant Administrative Secretary.
Functions of This Section:
This Section has the following functions:-
(i) Coordinate the overall economic development in the region (including the Private Sector, Parastatals, Co-operatives, NGOs, CBOs)
(ii) Advise and coordinate implementation of various sector policies in the Region
(iii) Co-ordinate preparation, monitoring and evaluation of Plans (Strategic plan, action plan, and budget) for RSs
(iv) Serve as a Secretariat to Regional Consultative Committees
(v) Scrutinize, consolidate and monitor the preparation and implementation of the Regional Plans and Budgets
(vi) Coordinate donor funded Programmes in the Region and advise on their implementation
(vii) Advise RASs on the activities of Parastatals, Civil Society Organisations and the private sector
(viii) Advise and coordinate Research activities in the Region
(ix) Coordinate population and housing census exercises
(x) Coordinate Disaster Management exercises in the Region;
(xi) Assist and advise LGAs on preparation of projects proposals
(xii) Coordinate implementation of diversity issues includinggender, disability, HIV/AIDS, act as Regional Gender Focalpoint
(xiii) Coordinate implementation of Private Sector Participation inthe Region
(xiv) Monitor and Evaluate performance of Local Government Authorities
