Yagba East L.G.A Of KOGI State

Yagba East Local Government Area (LGA), has its headquarters in Isanlu, located within Kogi West Senatorial District. It comprises several towns and villages, including Ogbon, Ejuku, Alu, Oranre, Panyan, Odo-amu, Idofin, Ijowa, and Irunda[1]. With a landmass of 1,397 km², Yagba East LGA had a population of 147,641 in the 2006 census, projected to increase to 199,000 in 2022, resulting in a density of 142.4/km²[2]. The Okun dialect of the Yoruba language is commonly spoken in the LGA and prominent traditional rulers in Yagba East LGA include the Olu-Ejuku of Ejuku. The LGA is renowned for its cultivation of a variety of crops such as yam, rice, and cassava. A number of mineral deposits such as gold are also found in Yagba East LGA. Notable landmarks include Omi dam Rice Mill and the Government Science Secondary School, Isanlu[3]. The postal code of Yagba East LGA is 262 with its coordinates at 8°10′N 5°42′E [4].

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN48,896,328,786.32
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN479,466,353.59
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN470,775,427.81
-1.8%
March 2025
NGN449,214,312.49
-4.6%
February 2025
NGN475,563,462.29
+5.9%
January 2025
NGN493,926,858.40
+3.9%
November 2024
NGN467,253,541.22
-5.4%

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