Onna LGA, Akwa Ibom State

Onna, with Abat as its headquarters, is situated in Akwa Ibom South senatorial district. The name "Onna" derives from an acronym representing the four major clans: Oniong, Nnung Ndem, Awa Afaha, and Asuna Nung Oku. The LGA is renowned for its oil and gas production, with exploration and extraction activities ongoing in areas such as Ukpana, Akpabom, Ikot Abasi, and Ikwehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onna. The 2022 population projection for Onna is 157,200, reflecting significant growth from the 2006 census figure of 123,193. The area spans 47.41 km², resulting in a high population density of 3,315 people per km². Farming and fishing, supported by abundant streams and rivers rich in seafood, are central to the local economy, alongside lumbering and fishing net weaving. The LGA’s postal codes are 523 and 524. 

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN40,697,520,490.13
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN446,430,445.47
-12.1%
January 2026
NGN508,033,733.84
-2.0%
December 2025
NGN518,269,456.89
+18.6%
November 2025
NGN436,871,040.08
-11.4%
October 2025
NGN492,994,469.05
-6.5%
September 2025
NGN527,208,573.25
+0.0%

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