Dunukofia LGA, Anambra State

Dunukofia  local government area in Anambra state, Southeast geopolitical division of Nigeria has its headquarters in the town of Ukpo with other towns and villages including Ifitedunu, Umudioka, Nawgu, Ukwulu, Umunnachi, and Dunukofia itself. The total area of Dunukofia is approximately 75.22 km². The population of the LGA is estimated at 137,500 as of 2022 and was 96,517 in 2006. It is one of the LGAs within the Anambra Central senatorial zone. Dunukofia has an agrarian economy, with farming as the primary occupation of its residents. The area is known for the cultivation of crops such as yam, rice, cassava, and maize.The region has a rich cultural heritage, hosting festivals like the Mkpukpa festival in Umudioka. Dunukofia is also home to several educational institutions, including St. Mary’s High School in Ifitedunu, one of the oldest post-primary schools in Anambra. The postal code for Dunukofia LGA is 433, and its geographic coordinates are approximately: Latitude 6.1610° N, Longitude 7.0.


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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN38,842,556,748.84
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN430,689,545.13
-12.4%
January 2026
NGN491,390,440.68
+0.4%
December 2025
NGN489,434,113.68
+9.4%
November 2025
NGN447,569,763.73
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN502,755,327.96
-0.2%
September 2025
NGN503,978,427.41
+0.0%

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