Its primary objectives at inception included:

• To serve as a forum for the research and preservation of arts and culture and the exhibition of contemporary Nigerian Arts
• To discover and contribute to the arts
• To serve the young artists not only for the exhibition of art works but also to provide a forum for the maintenance research and preservation of art.

 
Over the years, the overall mission of DIDI Museum has evolved and now includes in addition to the above

• To create the market for local collectors that would sustain the art market in the long run
• To promote an environment where students can be tutored in appreciating their heritage
• To promote our cultural heritage with the provision of programs and events
• To contribute to the appreciation of poetry and literary