Kwande L.G.A Of BENUE State

Kwande Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Adikpo, is part of the Benue North-East Senatorial District. It was established in 1976 and spans an area of approximately 2,625 square kilometers. The LGA had a population of 248,642 (2006 census), projected to reach 359,000 in 2022, giving a density of 130 people per square kilometer.The economy is predominantly agricultural, with rice, yam, and orange production being significant. Kwande is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant markets, and the beautiful Katsina-Ala River valley. Key landmarks include the Akwande Hills and the Agila Festival.The postal code for Kwande is 982103, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 6.8878° N latitude and 9.2354° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN61,730,459,474.62
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN587,767,722.89
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN587,807,382.42
+0.0%
March 2025
NGN545,269,473.41
-7.2%
February 2025
NGN615,843,770.57
+12.9%
January 2025
NGN605,356,115.42
-1.7%
November 2024
NGN574,674,933.25
-5.1%

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