Gwer West LGA, Benue State

Gwer West Local Government Area, with headquarters in Naka, is part of the Benue North-West Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and covers an area of about 1,207 square kilometers. The population stood at 122,313 (2006 census), projected at 176,600 in 2022, giving a density of 168 people per square kilometer. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy, with rice, yam, and cassava as key crops. Naka is known for its cultural celebrations and serves as a hub for local trade and traditional events. Gwer West’s postal code is 971103, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.5813° N latitude and 8.1851° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 44,015,082,624.46
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 479,727,653.56
-8.6%
January 2026
NGN 524,789,383.04
-6.7%
December 2025
NGN 562,194,347.30
+14.1%
November 2025
NGN 492,524,397.59
-9.7%
October 2025
NGN 545,723,760.28
-6.0%
September 2025
NGN 580,437,869.49
+0.0%

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