Ilejemeji L.G.A Of EKITI State

Ilejemeje is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Ekiti State, Nigeria, situated in the Ekiti North Senatorial District. Covering an area of 97.16 square kilometres, it has a projected population of approximately 65,100 people as of 2022, resulting in a population density of 670 people per square kilometre[1]. The 2006 census recorded its population at 43,459.

The LGA is made up of seven towns, with Eda Oniyo as its administrative centre. Agriculture plays a central role in Ilejemeje’s economy, with residents cultivating crops like pepper, coconut, cassava, and cocoa. Alongside farming, trade is vibrant, supported by numerous marketplaces where diverse goods are exchanged[2].

In addition to agriculture and trade, the people of Ilejemeje engage in traditional crafts and skills such as pottery, hunting, and wood carving, all of which contribute to the area's local economy and cultural heritage[3]. Ilejemeje’s postal code is 372[4] and the coordinates are 7.9583°N 5.2372°E.



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN33,655,081,177.33
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN349,089,664.90
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN323,208,347.49
-7.4%
March 2025
NGN309,241,066.93
-4.3%
February 2025
NGN341,227,371.80
+10.3%
January 2025
NGN362,878,358.42
+6.3%
November 2024
NGN325,672,738.77
-10.3%

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