Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State

Sagbama Local Government Area is located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Sagbama Town, situated at 5°10′N 6°12′E. The LGA forms part of the Bayelsa West Senatorial District. Sagbama had a population of 186,869 in 2006, projected to rise to 278,200 by 2022. It covers 951.3 square kilometres with a population density of 292.4 people per square kilometre . The LGA’s postal code is 561101. The local economy thrives on fishing, supported by the area’s network of rivers and tributaries abundant with seafood. Farming is also vital, with crops such as cassava, sugarcane, plantain, and banana cultivated. Additionally, Sagbama is rich in crude oil and natural gas resources, contributing to its economic profile.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 54,009,820,905.68
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 840,180,623.26
-21.9%
January 2026
NGN 1,075,125,934.94
+41.6%
December 2025
NGN 759,446,784.37
+14.1%
November 2025
NGN 665,505,651.94
-12.0%
October 2025
NGN 756,374,532.25
+5.8%
September 2025
NGN 715,004,059.89
+0.0%

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