Sagbama L.G.A Of BAYELSA State

Sagbama Local Government Area is located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Sagbama Town, situated at 5°10′N 6°12′E. The LGA forms part of the Bayelsa West Senatorial District.

Sagbama had a population of 186,869 in 2006, projected to rise to 278,200 by 2022. It covers 951.3 square kilometres with a population density of 292.4 people per square kilometre . The LGA’s postal code is 561101.

The local economy thrives on fishing, supported by the area’s network of rivers and tributaries abundant with seafood. Farming is also vital, with crops such as cassava, sugarcane, plantain, and banana cultivated. Additionally, Sagbama is rich in crude oil and natural gas resources, contributing to its economic profile.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN55,505,787,708.00
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN649,171,279.22
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN687,452,238.50
+5.9%
March 2025
NGN540,790,228.63
-21.3%
February 2025
NGN570,862,763.43
+5.6%
January 2025
NGN654,127,942.13
+14.6%
November 2024
NGN514,341,985.48
-21.4%

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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