Ikere L.G.A Of EKITI State

Ikere Local Government Area is located within the Ekiti South Senatorial District, with Ikere-Ekiti serving as its headquarters. Covering an area of 294.1 square kilometres, Ikere had a population of 148,558 in 2006, with 2022 projections estimating around 222,400 residents. This results in an approximate population density of 756.1 people per square kilometre[1].

The economy of Ikere LGA is primarily agricultural, focusing on the cultivation of crops like maize, okra, oil palm, yam, and cassava. Ikere is also a hub for various markets, where a wide range of goods and services are traded. Additional economic activities include tailoring, blacksmithing, and livestock farming. The area is not just agricultural but also a mining centre[2]. Ikere’s postal code is 361[3] and its geo coordinates are 7°30′N 5°14′E.



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN43,960,906,211.52
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN451,106,577.08
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN423,046,168.22
-6.2%
March 2025
NGN404,037,294.93
-4.5%
February 2025
NGN442,004,016.83
+9.4%
January 2025
NGN467,688,614.97
+5.8%
November 2024
NGN425,041,728.80
-9.1%

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