Basically to oversee the affairs of the Local Government Councils with a view to ensuring that they perform their constitutional functions, efficiently and effectively. Equally, the Ministry ensures the co-ordination as well as the implementation of State Government Policies as they affect Local Government Councils.
Mission
To have in place a well co-coordinated and viable system of Local Government based on a democratic culture of transparency, probity accountability and efficient management of resources.
Vision
Ensure Social, Economic and Rural Transformation in the near future.