Gwer West L.G.A Of BENUE State

Gwer West Local Government Area, with headquarters in Naka, is part of the Benue North-West Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and covers an area of about 1,207 square kilometers. The population stood at 122,313 (2006 census), projected at 176,600 in 2022, giving a density of 168 people per square kilometer. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy, with rice, yam, and cassava as key crops. Naka is known for its cultural celebrations and serves as a hub for local trade and traditional events. Gwer West’s postal code is 971103, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.5813° N latitude and 8.1851° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN46,039,433,321.87
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN442,953,994.96
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN443,762,077.71
+0.2%
March 2025
NGN408,981,482.89
-7.8%
February 2025
NGN470,501,895.02
+15.0%
January 2025
NGN456,585,854.69
-3.0%
November 2024
NGN430,155,308.42
-5.8%

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