• position the ministry as an effective interface between the Executive and Parliament  to facilitate the attainment of the President’s vision
• lead in the formulation of policies for the improvement of parliamentary oversight functions
• Harmonize government business into the work/calendar of Parliament

Based on the above framework the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs performs the following specific functions:

• Co-ordinate the tabling of government business on the floor of Parliament;
• Serve as the interface between the Executive and Parliament
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Government plans, programs and strategies.
• Facilitate the review/promulgation of legislation and regulations for national development;
• Undertake such research as may be necessary to enhance the collaboration between Parliament and the Executive;
• Facilitate the development and implementation of citizen centered collaborative interface with other state and non-state actors on matters relating to the Legislature;
• Provide strategic leadership for the development of the medium-term plan of Parliament in consultation with NDPC;
• Harmonize government business into the work plan/calendar of Parliament