Ikere LGA, Ekiti State

Ikere Local Government Area is located within the Ekiti South Senatorial District, with Ikere-Ekiti serving as its headquarters. Covering an area of 294.1 square kilometres, Ikere had a population of 148,558 in 2006, with 2022 projections estimating around 222,400 residents. This results in an approximate population density of 756.1 people per square kilometre. The economy of Ikere LGA is primarily agricultural, focusing on the cultivation of crops like maize, okra, oil palm, yam, and cassava. Ikere is also a hub for various markets, where a wide range of goods and services are traded. Additional economic activities include tailoring, blacksmithing, and livestock farming. The area is not just agricultural but also a mining centre. Ikere’s postal code is 361 and its geo coordinates are 7°30′N 5°14′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 41,916,354,120.03
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 468,065,554.76
-11.1%
January 2026
NGN 526,389,621.71
-5.9%
December 2025
NGN 559,141,809.10
+17.8%
November 2025
NGN 474,849,940.82
-14.6%
October 2025
NGN 556,041,501.23
-0.6%
September 2025
NGN 559,180,792.88
+0.0%

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