Yagba West L.G.A Of KOGI State

Yagba West Local Government Area (LGA) lies in Kogi West Senatorial District with its headquarters in the town of Odo-Ere. Bordering the west of the state adjoining Kwara State[1], Yagba West LGA spans towns and villages such as Odosin, Egbe, Okunran, Iyemerin, Iddo, Okoloke, Igbaraku, Ejiba, Ogbe, and Akaka[2]. The LGA covers an area of 1,274 km² with a 2006 population of 139,928, projected to rise to 188,600 by 2022, yielding a density of 148.1/km² [3]. The LGA is predominantly occupied by members of the Okun ethnic sub-division of the Yoruba tribe. The Okun dialect of the Yoruba language is primarily spoken in the LGA. Yagba West is renowned for its cultivation of a variety of crops such as yam, rice, and cassava. Trade also flourishes in the area with the LGA hosting several markets. Notable landmarks in the area include General Hospital, Odo-ere and the ECWA Hospital, Egbe[4]. Its postal code is 262 with its geographical coordinates at 8°15′N 5°33′E[5].

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,647,657,333.39
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN469,807,896.30
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN461,216,498.24
-1.8%
March 2025
NGN440,160,287.72
-4.6%
February 2025
NGN465,917,307.40
+5.9%
January 2025
NGN484,004,337.87
+3.9%
November 2024
NGN457,686,646.27
-5.4%

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