Oju LGA, Benue State

Oju Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Oju Town, is part of the Benue South Senatorial District. Established in 1976, the LGA spans an area of approximately 1,168 square kilometers. The population was 168,491 (2006 census), projected to reach 243,300 in 2022, giving it a density of 208 people per square kilometer. The economy thrives on agriculture, especially yam and cassava farming, alongside palm oil processing. Oju is known for its cultural richness, with the Igede Agba Festival being a significant celebration among the Igede people. The postal code for Oju is 973104, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 6.5100° N latitude and 8.2500° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 49,040,291,427.46
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 533,280,276.03
-7.9%
January 2026
NGN 579,030,630.53
-7.6%
December 2025
NGN 626,945,695.55
+13.2%
November 2025
NGN 553,622,240.32
-9.6%
October 2025
NGN 612,659,623.02
-5.5%
September 2025
NGN 648,293,232.65
+0.0%

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