Ilaje L.G.A Of ONDO State

Ilaje, one of the riverine LGAs of Ondo State, has its headquarters in Igbokoda[1]. Established in 1976, it spans an area of 3,000 square kilometers[2]. The population, recorded as 290,615 in 2006, is projected to reach 457,600 by 2022[3], leading to a population density of 152.5 people per square kilometer. 

The economy of Ilaje revolves around fishing, salt production, and oil exploration. The area is blessed with vast oil reserves, making it a critical part of the oil-producing Niger Delta region. Additionally, the LGA has a significant aquaculture industry, leveraging its coastal geography. 

Ilaje is home to the Mahin, Ugbo, and Aheri communities, who celebrate festivals like the Oso Festival and Arogbo Ogene Festival. The water-dominated landscape, with estuaries and creeks, adds to its unique charm.



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN58,510,229,363.92
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN590,550,954.26
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN559,968,089.52
-5.2%
March 2025
NGN535,989,180.91
-4.3%
February 2025
NGN579,153,378.59
+8.1%
January 2025
NGN588,376,969.29
+1.6%
November 2024
NGN555,327,135.40
-5.6%

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