Nembe LGA, Bayelsa State

Nembe Local Government Area is located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and serves as one of the state's key communities. Its headquarters is in the town of Nembe, situated in the eastern part of the area, at coordinates 4°32′22″N 6°24′01″E. The LGA is part of the Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Nembe had a population of 130,966 in 2006, with a projected increase to 195,000 by 2022. The LGA spans 809.7 square kilometres, resulting in a population density of approximately 240.8 people per square kilometre . Its postal code is 562102. The economy of Nembe is rooted in fishing, farming, and trading, driven by the area's coastal location and numerous waterways. The Nembe people, predominantly Ijaw, are skilled fishermen and traders, with some also engaging in agriculture, growing crops such as cassava and plantain.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 51,205,919,922.03
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 812,234,192.31
-21.8%
January 2026
NGN 1,038,712,124.09
+45.6%
December 2025
NGN 713,189,815.22
+12.9%
November 2025
NGN 631,856,809.49
-11.6%
October 2025
NGN 714,903,660.58
+7.0%
September 2025
NGN 668,408,463.31
+0.0%

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