Oyi L.G.A Of ANAMBRA State

Oyi  Local Government Area is located in Anambra State, with its administrative headquarters in Nteje. It is part of the Anambra North senatorial zone. Oyi LGA spans an area of approximately 139.7 km². According to the 2006 census, its population was recorded at 168,201, with a projected population of about 239,700 by 2022.

The economy of Oyi LGA is largely based on agriculture, with residents engaged in the cultivation of cassava, yam, vegetables, and palm produce. Trade also thrives in the area, facilitated by markets like the popular Ogbunike Market. The LGA is also home to small-scale industries contributing to its economic development.

Culturally, Oyi is known for its traditions, including the Iwa Ji (New Yam Festival) celebrated by its communities. The area is also notable for the Ogbunike Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate, which draws both local and international tourists. The postal code for Oyi LGA is 431, and its approximate coordinates are Latitude 6.1767° N and Longitude 6.8619° E.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN45,960,706,853.15
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN466,342,102.57
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN449,385,192.95
-3.6%
March 2025
NGN430,140,202.60
-4.3%
February 2025
NGN463,089,685.93
+7.7%
January 2025
NGN479,224,051.17
+3.5%
November 2024
NGN461,797,721.07
-3.6%

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