Ibarapa LGA, Oyo State

Ibarapa Central Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in the town of Igbo-Ora , is a significant local government within Oyo State, Nigeria. It was created on December 4, 1996, by General Sanni Abacha. Ibarapa Central covers an area of 440 square kilometers with a population of 102,979 (2006 census)  and is projected to have a population of 147,600 in 2022, resulting in a population density of 337.5 people per square kilometer .

The LGA’s economy thrives on agriculture, with fertile farmlands contributing significantly to its agricultural output. Trade and artisanal craftsmanship also play an important role in the local economy. Ibarapa Central is famously known as the food basket of Oyo State due to its fertile farmlands, which support the cultivation of various crops. Ibadan South West has the coordinates of 7°21'2.48" N 3°51'55.84" E. 

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN40,308,502,096.90
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN515,552,040.10
-25.9%
January 2026
NGN696,162,247.47
+23.6%
December 2025
NGN563,126,760.43
+17.4%
November 2025
NGN479,635,384.69
-13.3%
October 2025
NGN553,048,171.39
-4.6%
September 2025
NGN579,792,529.79
+0.0%

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria