Ushongo L.G.A Of BENUE State

Ushongo Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Lessel, is located in the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it spans an area of approximately 884.1 square kilometers. The population was 191,135 (2006 census), projected to reach 277,100 in 2022, with a density of 231 people per square kilometer. The economy is largely agricultural, focusing on yam, rice, and citrus production. Ushongo is known for its scenic rolling hills and traditional Tiv cultural events. The postal code for Ushongo is 981114, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.1383° N latitude and 8.8868° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN52,079,680,657.54
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN508,786,886.44
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN508,278,476.52
-0.1%
March 2025
NGN470,221,293.94
-7.5%
February 2025
NGN535,622,737.01
+13.9%
January 2025
NGN524,220,995.68
-2.1%
November 2024
NGN494,413,145.50
-5.7%

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