Ukanafun LGA, Akwa Ibom State

Ukanafun Local Government Area, situated in Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district, has its headquarters at Ikot Akpa Nkuk. It was created from the former Abak and Opobo divisions of Cross River State. Spanning an area of 232.0 km², Ukanafun had a 2022 projected population of 160,100, up from 125,473 in the 2006 census, resulting in a population density of 689.9 people per km². economy thrives on fishing, with its rivers and streams providing abundant seafood. Farming is also prominent, with crops like plantain and oil palm cultivated extensively. Other key economic activities include trade, wood carving, and crafts making. The area’s postal code is 533.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN42,693,901,205.98
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN472,768,151.34
-10.7%
January 2026
NGN529,501,268.67
-2.3%
December 2025
NGN542,105,950.89
+16.4%
November 2025
NGN465,785,707.98
-10.7%
October 2025
NGN521,712,429.87
-5.8%
September 2025
NGN553,849,742.79
+0.0%

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