Mandate and Functions | State Department for Special Programmes

Mandate and Functions

The mandate of the State Department for Special Programmes (SDSP) is derived from Executive Order No. 1 of 2025 revised through a letter dated 9th March 2026 on transfer of functions by the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service. These functions are as follows:

Provide food aid (relief) and other essential supplies to affected populations in collaboration with the National Youth Service;

Maintain Strategic Food Reserve;

Develop Programmes to help communities adapt to and mitigate the impact of the disasters; and

Implement disaster recovery programmes to rebuild communities and restore livelihoods after crises.