Obat Akara L.G.A Of AKWA IBOM State

Obot Akara Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters at Nto Edino. Established as an administrative division in Akwa Ibom State, the LGA spans a land area of 268.1 square kilometres. Its population, recorded at 147,286 in 2006, was projected to reach 188,000 by 2022, resulting in a population density of approximately 701.2 people per square kilometer. Obot Akara is rich in natural resources, including crude oil and natural gas, which contribute to its economic development. The area is also known for its fertile lands, supporting the cultivation of crops such as yam, cassava, oil palm, and cocoyam. Trade thrives in the LGA, with bustling markets that attract traders and buyers from across the region. Located at coordinates 5°16′0″N and 7°36′0″E, Obot Akara has a postal code of 530. 

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,546,283,914.20
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN456,762,440.71
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN455,616,529.55
-0.3%
March 2025
NGN420,946,185.10
-7.6%
February 2025
NGN444,731,469.87
+5.7%
January 2025
NGN465,253,478.88
+4.6%
November 2024
NGN432,380,913.51
-7.1%

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