Gwer East L.G.A Of BENUE State

Gwer East Local Government Area, headquartered in Aliade, lies within the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it spans an area of 2,276 square kilometers. The LGA had a population of 168,660 (2006 census), projected at 243,500 in 2022, giving a density of 107 people per square kilometer.

The economy is rooted in agriculture, focusing on yam, cassava, and sesame farming, while the Aliade Market serves as a major trading hub in the region. Gwer East is known for its rich Tiv traditions and local festivities. The postal code for Gwer East is 970102, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.2052° N latitude and 8.4230° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN51,744,945,657.18
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN499,345,103.09
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN500,722,112.03
+0.3%
March 2025
NGN462,696,451.46
-7.6%
February 2025
NGN527,953,340.14
+14.1%
January 2025
NGN514,514,428.05
-2.5%
November 2024
NGN487,725,690.77
-5.2%

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