Special Duties

The office of the Director, Special Duties was established in November 2015 following approval from the Federal Government and is domiciled in the Office of the Director-General. Among other things, it assists in the day-to-day administration of the Director-General’s office and the management and supervision of staff and affiliate Units therein.

The Department is headed by a Director, and has the following Divisions

DIVISIONS IN SPECIAL DUTIES DEPARTMENT:

The Department has the following Divisions:

1. Area Offices Coordination


2. Corps Security


3. Protocol and travels


4. Anti-corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU)


5. Stock Verification

FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Roles played by Special Duties Dept. are as follows:

1. Assisting the Director-General to formulate and articulate his leadership agenda for the Scheme


2. Day-to-day administration and general management of staff in the Director-General’s office


3. Assisting the Director-General in the supervision of reporting units


4. Provision of secretariat services for Top Management and high-level meetings of the Director-General


5. Assisting in managing the Director-General’s schedule to ensure that his activities follow espoused priorities


6. Management of high-level access to the Director-General;


7. Coordination of the Director-General’s response to emergencies


8. Coordination of the Director-General’s briefing sessions


9. Representing the Director-General in functions as may be delegated


10. Managing the Director-General’s registry;


11. Provision of support in times of leadership transition in the scheme;


12. Liaison with the National Assembly


13. Execution of special projects as may be assigned by the Director-General.

DEPARTMENTAL EMAIL ADDRESS:

1. [email protected]