Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State

Southern Ijaw Local Government Area is situated in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, with its administrative headquarters in Oporoma (also known as Osokoma), located at 4°48′17″N 6°04′44″E. The LGA is part of the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District and is predominantly inhabited by the Izon-speaking people. Southern Ijaw had a population of 321,808 in 2006, which is projected to reach 479,000 by 2022. It spans 2,705 square kilometres, resulting in a population density of 177.1 people per square kilometre . The local economy is largely driven by fishing, leveraging the area’s extensive river network. Farming is also prominent, with crops like cassava, sugarcane, plantain, and banana cultivated. Other economic activities include snail gathering, lumbering, and the production of canoes and fishing nets. Rich deposits of crude oil and natural gas further bolster the area’s economic significance. Landmarks include Niger Delta University, the Federal Polytechnic in Ekowe, and Bayelsa State Airport located on Wilberforce Island.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN72,704,469,969.46
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN1,006,267,984.12
-18.8%
January 2026
NGN1,238,950,423.69
+29.9%
December 2025
NGN953,502,707.60
+11.6%
November 2025
NGN854,036,182.98
-11.1%
October 2025
NGN960,420,352.99
+4.3%
September 2025
NGN921,243,746.11
+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