Owerri West LGA, Imo State

Owerri West Local Government Area is located in the central part of Imo State, with its headquarters in the town of Umuguma. It was established in 1996, following its separation from the former Owerri Local Government Area. It is amongst the local governments that make up the Imo East senatorial zone. The population was 101,754 in the 2006 census, with a projected population of 141,400 by 2022. The area covers  286.8 km². Owerri West LGA is home to notable landmarks including the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) and the State Secretariat. It is known for its agricultural activities, and its thriving trade sector. Owerri West LGA  postal code is 460 and its approximate coordinates are: Latitude 5.4323° Longitude 6.9804°.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 38,937,518,783.32
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 414,306,524.08
-11.0%
January 2026
NGN 465,428,243.95
-4.9%
December 2025
NGN 489,252,555.88
+15.0%
November 2025
NGN 425,432,642.67
-10.4%
October 2025
NGN 475,059,452.25
-5.6%
September 2025
NGN 503,112,199.93
+0.0%

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