Local Governance Accountability Portal

The LGA portal was created by Agora Policy and partners with support from MacArthur Foundation to strengthen accountability and governance in Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. It provides free access federation allocations to the local councils from May 1999 till date as well as details of councils and their elected officials.

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FAAC Allocation

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LGA Profiles

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Tarka LGA of Benue State
Population: 79,280
Tarka Local Government Area, headquartered in Wannune, is located in the Benue North-West Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and spans an area of 371 square kilometers. The population was 79,280 (2006 census), projected at 114,500 in 2022, giving it a density of 321 people per square kilometer. The economy is centered on subsistence agricu...

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Ukum LGA of Benue State
Population: 216,983
Ukum Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Sankera, is part of the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Established in 1991, it spans an area of approximately 1514 square kilometers. The population was 216,930 (2006 census), projected to reach 313,100 in 2022, giving it a density of 352 people per square kilometer. Ukum’s economy is pred...

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Latest Allocations Most Funded LGAs Least Funded LGAs Most Populated LGAs Least Populated LGAs Reset Filters

N3.88t

Total amount tracked

322

Months captured

774

LGAs covered

5,369+

LGA officials

LGA Resources

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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Faces At The Policy Conversation On Accountability In Local Governance
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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria

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