Ohaozara L.G.A Of EBONYI State

Ohaozara Local Government Area, founded in 1976[1], is located in the Ebonyi South Senatorial District with headquarters in Obiozara[2]. Comprising the communities of Uburu, Okoposi, Ugwulangwu, Akaeze, Ishiagu, Amaokwe, Umuobor, and Amachi[3], it covers 354.7 km² and had a population of 148,217 in 2006, projected to reach 220,900 by 2022, with a density of 622.8 people per km²[4]. Predominantly inhabited by the Ohaozara subgroup of the Igbo people, who speak the Ohaozara dialect, the LGA relies on agriculture, producing crops such as cassava, yam, maize, and vegetables. Notably, Uburu Salt Lake, a major natural salt resource and popular tourist site, contributes to the area’s economy[5]. Popular festivals held in Ohaozara LGA include the Aju festival while the notable landmarks in the area include the Uburu School of Nursing[6]. The postal code is 491[7], and it is situated at 6.0485° N, 7.7764° E.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN46,369,524,804.05
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN464,389,796.39
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN455,698,495.26
-1.9%
March 2025
NGN428,922,502.51
-5.9%
February 2025
NGN462,359,838.23
+7.8%
January 2025
NGN484,345,665.34
+4.8%
November 2024
NGN443,604,052.45
-8.4%

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