Etim Ekpo L.G.A Of AKWA IBOM State

Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Utu Etim Ekpo, is located at coordinates 5°1′N 7°37′E within the Akwa Ibom North-West (Ikot Ekpene) senatorial district.The 2006 population census recorded 105,922 people in the LGA, and projections estimate the population at 135,200 by 2022. Covering an area of 200.4 km², the population density is approximately 674.6 people per km². The postal codes for the area are 520 and 532. Etim Ekpo boasts rich deposits of crude oil, natural gas, and silica sand, supporting local and industrial activities. Fishing is a major occupation, leveraging the area's rivers and streams. Other economic activities include canoe-making, farming, and trade. Crops such as cocoyam, oil palm, cassava, and maize dominate agricultural production. Obong University, a private higher institution, is located at Obong Ntak, adding an educational landmark to the LGA.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN42,151,931,891.33
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN421,869,094.33
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN422,289,036.44
+0.1%
March 2025
NGN389,131,066.18
-7.9%
February 2025
NGN411,070,125.90
+5.6%
January 2025
NGN429,401,662.02
+4.5%
November 2024
NGN399,616,072.19
-6.9%

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