Ezinihitte LGA, Imo State

Ezinihitte Mbaise s a local government in Imo state and has its headquarters at Itu. It became an independent LGA in 1989 and was separated from the Aboh Mbaise LGA. It is amongst the local governments that make up Imo East senatorial zone. It spans a landmass of 113.7 km² and had a population of 168,767 in the 2006 census, projected to increase to 234,600 by 2022. Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA economy is agrarian, cultivating crops like yam, oil palm, and cassava. It also features active trade, with markets such as the Orieukwu Market serving as key centers for buying and selling various goods. The cultural heritage of Ezinihitte Mbaise is deeply rooted in traditional dances and music, which embody the area's customs and social values. These cultural expressions play a vital role in preserving and celebrating the community's identity. The LGA’s postal code is 462 with approximate coordinates: Latitude 5.4788° Longitude 7.3263°.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN42,362,894,205.40
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN456,414,176.13
-11.5%
January 2026
NGN515,506,904.25
-6.5%
December 2025
NGN551,588,909.02
+16.1%
November 2025
NGN475,090,243.42
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN533,683,258.53
-5.9%
September 2025
NGN566,884,704.28
+0.0%

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