Buruku LGA, Benue State

Buruku Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Buruku Town, lies in the Benue North-West Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it covers an area of 1,417 square kilometers. The population was around 206,215 (2006 census), with a density of about 163 people per square kilometer. Buruku's economy is mainly based on agriculture, with crops like yams, soybeans, and sesame, along with fishing along the River Katsina-Ala. Buruku is also known for its river beaches, attracting locals and tourists. The postal code is 972107, with geo-coordinates at approximately 7.5402° N latitude and 8.8934° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN50,836,855,796.76
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN551,447,911.70
-8.4%
January 2026
NGN601,905,601.16
-8.2%
December 2025
NGN655,791,046.22
+14.0%
November 2025
NGN575,323,410.17
-10.0%
October 2025
NGN638,976,261.11
-5.7%
September 2025
NGN677,401,930.42
+0.0%

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