This Unit is in charge of sourcing news stories and the daily issuance of Press Releases that showcase activities of Government’s Ministries, Extra Ministerial Departments, and Parastatals etc. It also manages the activities of Information Officers and runs a press room which monitors various publications circulated or printed in the State, as well as other national, local or international media. The Unit, in addition, handles liaison with both public and private media, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Media Council, Press Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) etc.

 The Features Unit handles writing feature articles on all aspects of Government activities and getting such articles published in local, national and the international media. It produces draft speeches for the Ministry’s functionaries and the State Governor. Besides it keeps a data bank of all events and happenings in all arms of the State Government through monthly reports. The Unit also represents the Ministry in the implementation of UNICEF Projects in the State as it relates to Mass Communications and the media.

The Unit is responsible for the pictorial coverage of all State activities. It organizes photo exhibitions as occasion demands. Pictures on the daily activities of Government functionaries and events are produced by the unit for use in the media while albums of events are kept. The Unit also maintains a photo library and an archive of various official photographs.

 The unit is responsible for the production of documentaries for television broadcasting as well as Video coverage of events for news and other uses such as archives and researches. The unit also produces jingles, visuals etc for Public Service Announcements.

Provide Technical assistance for the Department.
Handling Live Streaming of Government’s events.
Creation of necessary Links and Blogs.
Timely and regular updating of Links and Blogs.
Review and Analyze Government’s web presence.
Managing online enquiries.
Monitoring and reporting of print media
Gathering/Managing information from MDAs
Design Content for each Social Media accounts
Storing/Archiving of information
Provide the graphic/info graphics needs of the Department
Design template for online survey. 

This unit designs posters and cover designs for the State publications. It also produces cover designs for the State Calendars, dairies and greeting cards for all festivals etc. as well as organizes Art exhibitions. It equally produces banners of all sizes for various State Government functions as well as commercial purposes.

PUBLICATIONS UNIT
This unit conducts research for publishing various publications on government programmes, projects and policies as well as branded materials such as gazette, calendars, diaries etc. The main focus of the unit is public enlightenment. The Unit also handles the distribution of the State Government’s annual calendar, diaries and address book.

(I) Administration and Supply

(II) Planning, Research and Statistics / Archives

(III) Finance and Account