Ukwa West LGA, Abia State

Ukwa West is a Local Government Area in Abia State, Nigeria, with its administrative headquarters in Oke Ikpe town. Ukwa West Local Government Area is bordered by Ukwa East to the east, Ugwunagbo to the northeast, and Osisioma to the north, all within Abia State. It is among the local governments that make up Abia South senatorial zone. The LGA had a population of 87,367 in 2006 and was projected to reach 127,200 in 2022. The LGA spans 244.9 km². Key landmarks in Ukwa West LGA include the Ukwa West Mini Stadium and the Obokwe District Hospital, both serving as important centers for sports and healthcare in the region. Ukwa West economy is supported by a vibrant trade network, centered around the renowned Obehie Main Market. It also has rich deposits of crude oil and natural gas, making it a hub for several oil mining companies. Residents also engage in farming, fishing, blacksmithing, and wood carving, which are vital to the area's economic activities. The LGA’s postal code is 452 with approximate coordinates: 4.9884°N 7.2425°E. 

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN36,531,349,061.51
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN409,879,839.44
-11.1%
January 2026
NGN461,152,525.16
-2.4%
December 2025
NGN472,429,244.81
+15.4%
November 2025
NGN409,544,692.71
-11.2%
October 2025
NGN461,341,559.17
-4.4%
September 2025
NGN482,325,277.27
+0.0%

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