Ushongo LGA, Benue State

Ushongo Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Lessel, is located in the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it spans an area of approximately 884.1 square kilometers. The population was 191,135 (2006 census), projected to reach 277,100 in 2022, with a density of 231 people per square kilometer. The economy is largely agricultural, focusing on yam, rice, and citrus production. Ushongo is known for its scenic rolling hills and traditional Tiv cultural events. The postal code for Ushongo is 981114, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.1383° N latitude and 8.8868° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 49,779,624,484.31
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 543,151,331.79
-8.2%
January 2026
NGN 591,436,280.97
-8.0%
December 2025
NGN 642,582,853.05
+13.6%
November 2025
NGN 565,408,160.29
-9.8%
October 2025
NGN 626,939,697.77
-5.6%
September 2025
NGN 664,077,543.82
+0.0%

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