Okpokwu L.G.A Of BENUE State

Okpokwu Local Government Area, headquartered in Okpoga, is located in the Benue South Senatorial District. It was created in 1976 and spans an area of about 939.2 square kilometers. The population was 175,596 (2006 census), projected to reach 253,500 in 2022, giving it a density of 363 people per square kilometer. The economy is largely agricultural, focusing on yam, rice, and palm oil production. Okpokwu is also known for its limestone deposits and cultural landmarks such as the Okpokwu Caves.

The postal code for Okpokwu is 973101, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.0334° N latitude and 7.7777° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN49,393,044,933.14
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN484,714,172.77
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN483,290,651.17
-0.3%
March 2025
NGN446,792,459.26
-7.6%
February 2025
NGN510,435,571.84
+14.2%
January 2025
NGN499,494,453.96
-2.1%
November 2024
NGN468,835,176.35
-6.1%

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