Brass L.G.A Of BAYELSA State

Brass Local Government Area is situated in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Twon-Brass on Brass Island. It lies along a 90-kilometer coastline on the Bight of Bonny and is part of the Bayelsa East Senatorial District. The LGA was established as part of the creation of Bayelsa State in 1996.

Brass had a population of 184,127 in 2006, projected to reach 274,100 by 2022. It spans 1,342 square kilometres, with a population density of approximately 204.3 people per square kilometre . The LGA's geographical coordinates are 4°18′54″N 6°14′30″E.

Historically, Brass was a major slave-trading port in the early 19th century and later became a significant hub for palm oil trade under the Oil Rivers Protectorate. Today, it is an important centre for fishing, farming, and oil and gas extraction. Crops such as oil palm, plantain, and sugarcane are cultivated, and locals are skilled in fishing, net-making, and canoe construction.

Brass is also rich in crude oil and natural gas, attracting national and international oil companies that contribute to its economic development. Notable landmarks include the graves of British soldiers from the 1895 Nembe-British conflict, colonial-era consulate buildings, and serene beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.

The postal code for Brass LGA is 562101.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN57,131,226,777.43
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN654,437,131.16
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN693,437,854.20
+6.0%
March 2025
NGN546,300,556.46
-21.2%
February 2025
NGN576,883,916.76
+5.6%
January 2025
NGN659,534,886.63
+14.3%
November 2024
NGN520,711,440.37
-21.0%

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