Oru East L.G.A Of IMO State

Oru East is in the western part of Imo State, with the headquarters in the town of Omuma. It is amongst the local governments that make up the Imo West senatorial zone. The population was recorded at 111,743 in the 2006 census, with a projected population of 155,300 by 2022. The LGA spans  110.8 km². The local government area is abundant in oil and gas resources, sharing this wealth with neighboring areas like Oru West and Oguta LGAs. Oru East LGA is known for hosting cultural events such as the Oru-Owerre festival. Notable landmarks in the area include facilities operated by Addax Petroleum. Agricultural activities, including the cultivation of cassava, yam, and cocoyam, dominate the economy, alongside commerce playing a significant role in the economy of Oru East LGA, with prominent markets like the Afor Market in Akatta serving as hubs for trade. Oru East LGA postal code is 474 and its approximate coordinates are: Latitude of center 5.6778° Longitude of center 6.9505°.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN41,027,531,306.18
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN400,349,180.15
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN388,552,305.44
-2.9%
March 2025
NGN368,202,566.69
-5.2%
February 2025
NGN390,013,523.49
+5.9%
January 2025
NGN411,452,502.43
+5.5%
November 2024
NGN385,163,892.70
-6.4%

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