Afikpo North LGA, Ebonyi State

Afikpo North Local Government Area, established in 1996, is situated in Ehugbo, Afikpo, within the Ebonyi South Senatorial District of Ebonyi State, Nigeria . It consists of towns and villages which include Itim, Unwana, Ozizza, Amasiri, Nkpoghoro and Ugwuegu . Covering 269.9 km², it had a population of 156,649 in 2006, projected to grow to 233,300 by 2022, with a density of 864.4 people per km² . Mainly farmers and traders, Afikpo North LGA is considered a major producer of agricultural products in Nigeria. These include yam, palm produce, maize, groundnut, plantain, banana, cassava, fruits and vegetables . Significant institutions include Mater Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery and Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana . Afikpo North LGA is renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage, which is shown by notable festivals like the Ikeji and Ebu Mbe celebrations. The area is also home to prominent landmarks such as Unwana and Ndibe beaches, which are favored destinations for relaxation, canoeing, and sport fishing . The LGA's postcode is 490 and it is located at 5°52′N 7°57′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN44,179,521,316.90
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN493,206,462.28
-9.7%
January 2026
NGN546,060,180.84
-4.9%
December 2025
NGN574,266,459.11
+10.2%
November 2025
NGN521,131,825.77
-9.1%
October 2025
NGN573,341,653.86
-2.9%
September 2025
NGN590,684,220.47
+0.0%

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