Our Departments

Technical & Service Units Driving Sectoral Growth

Directorate of Commerce

Promotes trade and commercial activities across Yobe State. Supports SMEs, organizes trade fairs, and strengthens market infrastructure. Facilitates export promotion and revenue generation.

Directorate of Industry

Drives industrialization and investment in manufacturing. Oversees state-owned industries and encourages agro-processing. Attracts both local and foreign investors to Yobe's industrial sector.

Directorate of Tourism

Develops and promotes Yobe's cultural and natural tourism resources. Oversees state hotels, cultural festivals, and eco-tourism sites. Works with partners to attract visitors and diversify the state's economy.

Directorate of Solid Minerals

Oversees exploration, licensing, and regulation of solid mineral resources. Promotes investment in Yobe's 26 identified mineral deposits. Ensures sustainable utilization of minerals such as gypsum, potash, limestone, kaolin, and gold.

Directorate of Planning, Research & Statistics

Handles strategic planning, research, and policy development. Prepares feasibility studies and investment briefs. Monitors and evaluates projects to align with state development priorities.

Directorate of Human Resource Management

Manages personnel, recruitment, postings, and promotions. Oversees staff welfare, training, and professional development. Builds institutional capacity to improve service delivery.

Directorate of Finance & Supply

Manages the Ministry's finances and budget execution. Oversees procurement and supply of goods and services. Ensures transparency and accountability in financial operations.

Commerce

Functions

  • Business registration and licensing
  • Investor facilitation and aftercare
  • Trade policy and export promotion
  • Market development and PPP coordination

Industry

Functions

  • SME registration and certification
  • Entrepreneurship training
  • Linkage to grants and microfinance
  • Industrial cluster development

Tourism

Functions

  • Promotion of cultural and eco-tourism
  • Organization of festivals and events
  • Tourism infrastructure development
  • Heritage preservation

Solid Minerals

Functions

  • Mineral exploration and licensing
  • Regulation of mining activities
  • Royalty collection and compliance
  • Community engagement

Planning, Research & Statistics

Functions

  • Strategic planning and M&E
  • Economic research and analysis
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Budget alignment with SDGs

Human Resource Management

Functions

  • Staff recruitment and promotion
  • Capacity building and training
  • Performance appraisal
  • Welfare and staff relations

Finance & Supply

Functions

  • Budget preparation and control
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Asset and stores management
  • Revenue collection