1. This department oversees the planning of KTSTA's programs, projects, and activities.

2. The Planning Unit provides policy advice on Consultancy Agreements for Highways, Mechanical, and Other Services Design Projects.

3. To conduct sectoral research into the Katsina State Transport Authority's problems and areas of activity.

4. Oversee studies on the Katsina State Transport Authority's operations, organization, and management, as well as overall performance.

5. Conduct studies to determine and monitor the Katsina State Transport Authority's set of efficiency and targets.

6. To generate data on departmental activities of Katsina State Transport Authority statistics. As an example, consider the KTSTA inventory.

7. To provide information on all Katsina State Transport Authority activities.

8. Road Traffic Survey: This will be conducted on state roads twice a year.

9. Market research, price statistics on various items commonly used for direct labor projects, and Major Contracts are frequently collected.