Ideato South LGA, Imo State

Ideato South local government area located in Imo state, South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria has its headquarters in the town of Dikenafai. It is amongst the local governments that make up Imo West senatorial zone. It spans a landmass of  93.69 km² and had a population of 159,654 in the 2006 census, projected to increase to 221,900 by 2022. A notable institution in the area is a private university initially established by former Governor Rochas Okorocha under the name Eastern Palm University. Recently, it was renamed K. O. Mbadiwe University, now recognized as the second state-owned university in Imo State, after Imo State University. Agriculture plays a vital role in Ideato South LGA's economy, with key crops including oil palm, melon, rubber, maize, breadfruit, yam, and cassava. The region also boasts a vibrant trade sector centered around the Imo International Market. The LGA’s postal code is 475 with approximate coordinates: 5°51′N 7°6′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 43,616,734,879.00
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 474,446,779.23
-10.2%
January 2026
NGN 528,063,351.51
-6.5%
December 2025
NGN 564,616,037.42
+14.2%
November 2025
NGN 494,421,010.02
-10.4%
October 2025
NGN 551,617,927.07
-5.3%
September 2025
NGN 582,246,365.82
+0.0%

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