Umu-nneochi LGA, Abia State

Umu-Nneochi officially recognized as a Local Government Area (LGA) in Abia State, Nigeria has its headquarters in the town of Nkwoagu. It is amongst the local governments that make up Abia North senatorial zone. It spans a landmass of 354.1 km² and had a population of 163,119 in the 2006 census, projected to increase to 237,500 by 2022. Umunneochi LGA is rich in mineral resources such as granite, quartzite, and laterite. Agriculture is a primary livelihood, with crops like black beans, cocoyam, cashew, and oil palm widely cultivated. Additionally, residents engage in trade, animal husbandry, and hunting. The LGA’s postal code is 441 with approximate coordinates: 5.9857°N 7.4023°E.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN44,359,650,119.46
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN489,239,381.24
-9.8%
January 2026
NGN542,602,630.41
-4.8%
December 2025
NGN570,029,477.89
+13.9%
November 2025
NGN500,318,419.29
-10.9%
October 2025
NGN561,396,899.74
-4.1%
September 2025
NGN585,133,624.95
+0.0%

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