Oyun L.G.A Of KWARA State

Oyun Local Government Area (LGA) was established in August 1991, following its separation from the old Oyun-Offa Local Government Area, with its headquarters located at Ilemona in Kwara South Senatorial District. The LGA comprises major towns and villages, including Erin-Ile, Ira, Igosun, Ojoku, Igbona, Inaja, Ikotun, Ijagbo, and Ipee[1]. Covering an area of 442.6 km², Oyun LGA had a population of 94,454 in 2006, which was projected to rise to 141,800 by 2022, resulting in a population density of 320.4/km² [2]. The region's climate supports the cultivation of a variety of crops such as potatoes, mangoes, corn, millet, soybeans, plantain, and cassava. The area is also known for its rich granite deposits[3]. Other economic activities include animal rearing, crafts making, and textile weaving[4]. Cultural life in Oyun LGA is vibrant, with festivals such as the Ojudeoba Festival and the Oya Festival celebrated annually[5]. The postal code for Oyun LGA is 240[6].

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN40,493,172,343.57
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN411,830,593.08
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN420,772,338.06
+2.2%
March 2025
NGN360,567,190.19
-14.3%
February 2025
NGN397,089,673.75
+10.1%
January 2025
NGN445,760,816.57
+12.3%
November 2024
NGN385,272,158.52
-13.6%

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