Otukpo L.G.A Of BENUE State

Otukpo Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Otukpo Town, serves as a key area within the Benue South Senatorial District. Created in 1976, it spans an area of approximately 1385 square kilometers. The population was 266,411 (2006 census), projected at 384,600 in 2022, with a density of 504 people per square kilometer. Otukpo is a major commercial hub, with agriculture (yam, cassava, and rice) and trade as its economic pillars. It is home to landmarks like the Otukpo Golf Course and the iconic Senator Mark Sports Complex. The postal code for Otukpo is 972101, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.1135° N latitude and 8.8470° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN58,528,845,659.88
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN568,264,027.24
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN565,057,171.97
-0.6%
March 2025
NGN524,429,678.48
-7.2%
February 2025
NGN592,970,951.19
+13.1%
January 2025
NGN585,331,998.00
-1.3%
November 2024
NGN550,218,371.15
-6.0%

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