Aba North LGA, Abia State

Aba North Local Government Areais located in Aba, Abia state Nigeria and has its headquarters at Eziama Uratta. It is amongst the local governments that make up Abia South senatorial zone. It was created in the year 1991. With a population of about 106,844 (2006 census), it covers an area of 27.38 km² and population is projected to be 155,600 in 2022.Aba North Local Government Area (LGA) is known for being home to one of the largest and most famous markets in Africa, the Ariaria International Market. The Ariaria International Market is often called the "China of Africa" because of the locally made goods, including textiles, leather products, and footwear. The LGAs economy thrives majorly on trade and agriculture. The Igbo ethnic group is predominant in the area. The people of the area are mostly Christians and traditional worshippers with Igbo and English as the commonly spoken languages.

Aba North Local Government Area postal code is 450101 with approximate geo-coordinates at Latitude: 5° 19' 60.00" N and Longitude: 7° 18' 60.00" E 

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN39,247,028,006.48
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN435,242,962.31
-10.4%
January 2026
NGN485,840,376.11
-3.1%
December 2025
NGN501,556,488.60
+14.4%
November 2025
NGN438,263,330.95
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN492,235,337.68
-4.1%
September 2025
NGN513,376,872.01
+0.0%

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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