The Ministry of Works is charged with the responsibility of Public Works, including the Construction and Maintenance of State Government Urban and Rural Roads, Bridges and Drainages. The Ministry is also tasked with the duty of Sewage and Drainage Control.

The outlined duties of the Ministry of Works also include:
.    Construction and Maintenance of State Government Roads, Bridges and Drains;
.    Airport Development;
.    Explosives;
.    Construction and Maintenance of Sewerage and Drainage Channels;
.    Consultancy and Supervision of Civil Engineering projects of other MDAs;
.    Liaising with Federal Government and MDAs on Civil Engineering and other related matters.

                                                           MISSION STATEMENT
To build a well-planned, integrated and sustainable road transport network with effective linkages to other modes to facilitate socio-economic transformation and development. 

                                                            POLICY TARGETS
     The policy target of the Ministry include:-
.   To increase the length of all weather roads in the State from the estimated current level of 2,550km to a minimum target total functional road length of 5,000km through the construction of new roads and maintenance/rehabilitation of existing roads;
.   Incorporate optimal drainage system in road construction projects;
.    Acquire hydrological data;