Ojo LGA, Lagos State

Ojo Local Government Area, situated in Lagos West Senatorial District, is a predominantly residential region, complemented by significant commercial activities. Ojo was carved out of the former Badagry LGA in May 1989 during General Ibrahim Babangida’s military administration. Ojo had a population of 609,173 in 2006, which rose to an estimated 901,800 by 2022, with a population density of 5,222 people per square kilometre. The LGA spans 172.7 square kilometres  and lies at the coordinates 6°28′N 3°11′E. The area is renowned for hosting Lagos State University, the Alaba International Market—one of the largest electronics markets in West Africa—and Alaba Livestock Market (Alaba Rago). Additional landmarks include the old Lagos International Trade Fair complex and the divisional headquarters of the 81st Division of the Nigerian Army, alongside Navy Town.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 144,514,928,681.14
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 2,172,473,817.40
-45.4%
January 2026
NGN 3,976,904,311.93
+52.5%
December 2025
NGN 2,607,539,094.76
+37.0%
November 2025
NGN 1,903,638,369.47
-19.8%
October 2025
NGN 2,373,415,744.28
-15.2%
September 2025
NGN 2,797,224,326.29
+0.0%

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