Agatu L.G.A Of BENUE State

Agatu Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Obagaji, falls under the Benue South Senatorial District. It was created in 1991, covering an area of about 1,065 square kilometers. As of the 2006 census, Agatu has a population of approximately 115,597. Agriculture, specifically rice farming, fishing, and livestock rearing, is central to Agatu's economy. Agatu is known for its rich fishing culture along the Benue River. The postal code for Agatu LGA is 972108, with geo-coordinates near 7.7984° N latitude and 8.1077° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,258,987,488.19
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN441,009,036.68
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN442,376,857.66
+0.3%
March 2025
NGN407,558,478.47
-7.9%
February 2025
NGN469,090,730.35
+15.1%
January 2025
NGN454,585,715.46
-3.1%
November 2024
NGN429,033,091.04
-5.6%

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