Onitsha North LGA, Anambra State

Onitsha North Local Government Area is located in Anambra State, with its administrative headquarters in the city of Onitsha. It is part of the Anambra North senatorial zone. The LGA spans an area of approximately 28.65 km². According to the 2006 census, its population was recorded at 125,918, with an estimated increase to about 179,400 by 2022. Onitsha North LGA serves as a significant commercial hub, hosting the renowned Onitsha Main Market, one of the largest markets in West Africa. The economy of the area is driven by trade, manufacturing, and services. Businesses in the region are diverse, ranging from retail and wholesale to logistics and industrial production. Culturally, Onitsha North is steeped in history. The postal code for Onitsha North LGA is 430, and its approximate geographic coordinates are Latitude 6.1608° N and Longitude6.7997° E.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN41,198,247,688.47
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN450,612,874.94
-12.4%
January 2026
NGN514,349,671.68
-0.7%
December 2025
NGN517,797,678.45
+10.0%
November 2025
NGN470,905,244.78
-11.1%
October 2025
NGN529,899,936.31
-0.6%
September 2025
NGN533,006,123.18
+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