- Manages Desertification and Drought Related Control Projects in the arid zones of the country
- Responds to National Emergencies s they relate to drought, desertification and coastal zone management
- Manages Forest/Land degradation and general afforestation projects and activities nationwide
- Responds to control of water, hyacinth, earthquakes / tremors / establishment of seismic zones
- Preparation of approved reports of the management of Ecological Project Office.
- Liaison with states and Federal Government Ministries, Agencies on issues pertaining to drought, desertification and coastal zone management project
- Monitoring the implementation of the progress of the approved projects.