Okene L.G.A Of KOGI State

Okene local government area was created in 1976, it is part of the Kogi Central Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Okene. The LGA comprises several towns and villages such as Okene, Okengwe, Bariki, Idoji, Otutu, Abuga, Odenku, and Obessa.[1] Covering an area of 326.5km², it had a population of 325,623 in 2006, projected to rise to 438,900by 2022, with a density of 1,344/km².[2] Majority of the area’s populace constitutes members of the Ebira ethnic group. The Ebira language is commonly spoken in the LGA.Key notable landmarks in the area include the Federal College of Education and the Kogi state Polytechnic satellite campus. The postal code for Okene LGA is 264 with its coordinates at 07°33′N 06°14′E[3].

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN66,216,155,796.59
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN640,616,060.92
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN627,675,833.62
-2.0%
March 2025
NGN598,359,394.92
-4.7%
February 2025
NGN633,959,401.98
+5.9%
January 2025
NGN659,492,035.77
+4.0%
November 2024
NGN623,017,639.30
-5.5%

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