Makurdi LGA, Benue State

Makurdi Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Makurdi Town, serves as the state capital and is located in the Benue North-West Senatorial District. Established in 1927, it covers an area of about 937.4 square kilometers. Makurdi had a population of 300,377 (2006 census), projected to reach 433,700 in 2022, giving it a density of 562 people per square kilometer. Makurdi is a key administrative and commercial hub, with agriculture (notably cassava, maize, and soybeans) and trade playing significant roles. It is home to Benue State University, Federal University of Agriculture, and notable landmarks like the Benue River Bridge and Aper Aku Stadium. The postal code for Makurdi is 970211, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.7305° N latitude and 8.5361° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 57,253,576,879.58
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 611,669,720.63
-9.1%
January 2026
NGN 673,218,835.95
-9.6%
December 2025
NGN 744,469,181.21
+15.2%
November 2025
NGN 646,275,879.65
-10.6%
October 2025
NGN 722,570,317.43
-5.9%
September 2025
NGN 767,749,512.87
+0.0%

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