Formulate policy on all activities relating to disaster management in Nigeria and co-ordinate the plans and programmes for efficient and effective response to disasters at the National level.

Monitor the state of preparedness of all organizations or agencies which may contribute to disaster management in Nigeria.

Collate data from relevant agencies, so as to enhance forecasting, planning and field operations of disaster management.

Educate and inform the public on disaster prevention and control measures

Co-ordinate and facilitate the provision of necessary resources for Search and Rescue and other forms of disaster curtailment activities in response to distress calls.

Co-ordinate the activities of all voluntary organizations engaged in emergency relief operations in any part of the federation.

Receive financial and technical aid from international organizations and non-governmental Agencies, for the purpose of disaster management in Nigeria.

Collect emergency relief supply from local and foreign sources and from International and non-Governmental Agencies.

Distribute emergency relief materials to victims of natural or other disasters and assist in the rehabilitation of the victims where necessary.

Liaise with State Emergency Management Committees, to assess and monitor, where necessary, the distribution of relief materials to disaster victims.

Process relief assistance to such countries as may be determined from time to time.

Liaise with the United Nations Disaster Reduction Organization or such other International bodies for the reduction of natural and other disasters.