Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State

Ogbia Local Government Area is located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and holds historical and cultural significance. The LGA’s headquarters are in Ogbia Town, situated at 4°39′00″N 6°16′00″E, and it falls under the Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Ogbia is also home to the Ogbia Traditional Kingdom, and its headquarters is Ogbia town. Ogbia had a population of 179,606 in 2006, projected to reach 267,400 by 2022. The LGA spans 693.4 square kilometres, with a population density of 385.6 people per square kilometre . Its postal code is 562103. The economy of Ogbia revolves around fishing and farming, with abundant rivers and streams supporting seafood production. Crops such as cassava, sugarcane, and plantain are cultivated, while other activities include trade, canoe construction, and fishing net production. Notably, Ogbia is the birthplace of former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who hails from Otuoke .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN54,833,686,271.48
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN843,564,062.17
-21.6%
January 2026
NGN1,075,880,048.30
+41.7%
December 2025
NGN759,428,142.73
+13.6%
November 2025
NGN668,783,978.37
-11.8%
October 2025
NGN758,447,459.11
+6.0%
September 2025
NGN715,733,280.81
+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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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria