Ideato South L.G.A Of IMO State

Ideato South local government area located in Imo state, South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria has its headquarters in the town of Dikenafai. It is amongst the local governments that make up Imo West senatorial zone. It spans a landmass of  93.69 km² and had a population of 159,654 in the 2006 census, projected to increase to 221,900 by 2022. A notable institution in the area is a private university initially established by former Governor Rochas Okorocha under the name Eastern Palm University. Recently, it was renamed K. O. Mbadiwe University, now recognized as the second state-owned university in Imo State, after Imo State University. Agriculture plays a vital role in Ideato South LGA's economy, with key crops including oil palm, melon, rubber, maize, breadfruit, yam, and cassava. The region also boasts a vibrant trade sector centered around the Imo International Market. The LGA’s postal code is 475 with approximate coordinates: 5°51′N 7°6′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,698,765,274.48
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN454,627,178.23
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN442,472,669.89
-2.7%
March 2025
NGN419,233,382.41
-5.3%
February 2025
NGN444,420,939.89
+6.0%
January 2025
NGN467,213,717.24
+5.1%
November 2024
NGN439,227,904.90
-6.0%

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