• Advise the government on the development of education policy.
  • Successful implementation of Government Policies on education.
  • Total eradication of illiteracy from the state through formal and non–formal education.
  • Make equal education opportunity for all a possibility and reality.
  • Ensure sufficient competent teachers in all subjects to meet the educational need in the State.
  • Diversify and improve the quality of Education in line with the provisions of the National Policy on Education.
  • Issue guidelines on Higher and Special Education Programmes of the Government in accordance with Stated Policy objectives.
  • Pay particular attention to the development of Science, Mathematics, and Technical Education with a view to accelerating the industrial and Technological advancement of the State.
  • Liaise with the Federal Ministry of Education and other Stakeholders as may be directed by the State Government in all matters concerning education.