Gboko LGA, Benue State

Gboko Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Gboko town, is situated within the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Established in 1976, it covers an area of approximately 1,615 square kilometers. With a population of about 361,325 (2006 census), it has a population density of around 196 people per square kilometer. Gboko is renowned for its limestone deposits, which support the local cement industry, and agriculture, with crops such as yams, cassava, and millet. It is home to notable institutions like Gboko Polytechnic. The postal code for Gboko is 980101, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.1930° N latitude and 9.0180° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 66,631,104,790.15
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 701,542,563.59
-7.6%
January 2026
NGN 759,252,816.33
-10.2%
December 2025
NGN 845,456,571.83
+13.1%
November 2025
NGN 747,724,029.75
-10.0%
October 2025
NGN 830,874,250.74
-5.0%
September 2025
NGN 874,827,724.58
+0.0%

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