Under section 2 of the Fourth Schedule, Afijio Local Government council set to accomplish the following visions: which includes the participation of the council in the government of a state as respects the following matters:
- The provision and maintenance of primary, adult and vocational education;
- The development of agriculture and natural resources, other than the exploitation of minerals;
- The provision and maintenance of health and services;
- Such other functions as may be conferred on Local Government council by the house of assembly of the state.