Gwer East LGA, Benue State

Gwer East Local Government Area, headquartered in Aliade, lies within the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it spans an area of 2,276 square kilometers. The LGA had a population of 168,660 (2006 census), projected at 243,500 in 2022, giving a density of 107 people per square kilometer.

The economy is rooted in agriculture, focusing on yam, cassava, and sesame farming, while the Aliade Market serves as a major trading hub in the region. Gwer East is known for its rich Tiv traditions and local festivities. The postal code for Gwer East is 970102, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.2052° N latitude and 8.4230° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 49,491,750,548.97
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 541,042,961.92
-7.3%
January 2026
NGN 583,360,060.41
-7.5%
December 2025
NGN 630,899,407.25
+12.3%
November 2025
NGN 561,709,565.48
-9.3%
October 2025
NGN 619,512,285.34
-5.2%
September 2025
NGN 653,320,530.34
+0.0%

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