Agatu LGA, Benue State

Agatu Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Obagaji, falls under the Benue South Senatorial District. It was created in 1991, covering an area of about 1,065 square kilometers. As of the 2006 census, Agatu has a population of approximately 115,597. Agriculture, specifically rice farming, fishing, and livestock rearing, is central to Agatu's economy. Agatu is known for its rich fishing culture along the Benue River. The postal code for Agatu LGA is 972108, with geo-coordinates near 7.7984° N latitude and 8.1077° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 43,297,391,728.68
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 479,999,093.66
-8.3%
January 2026
NGN 523,275,431.85
-6.5%
December 2025
NGN 559,772,055.66
+13.7%
November 2025
NGN 492,444,681.40
-9.6%
October 2025
NGN 544,620,020.18
-5.8%
September 2025
NGN 578,347,077.90
+0.0%

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