Buruku L.G.A Of 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)
NGN53,202,870,219.51
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN519,565,822.96
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN518,334,936.46
-0.2%
March 2025
NGN479,872,263.07
-7.4%
February 2025
NGN545,786,034.43
+13.7%
January 2025
NGN535,296,901.51
-1.9%
November 2024
NGN504,178,731.29
-5.8%

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