ACTDA is created to oversee the development revolution of Awka Capital Territory which runs on the following existing mandates:

• Accelerating infrastructural development of Awka Capital Territory,
• Implementing the prepared Master Plan of Awka Capital Territory,
• Providing infrastructural services in accordance with the Master Plan,
• Coordinating all building development activities of the private sector, parastatals and Government Agencies within Awka capital Territory.
• Enforcing compliance to appropriate standards within Awka Capital territory in collaboration with other relevant Authorities and Agencies
• Exercise such other powers as are expedient for effective implementation of its functions under the Law.