Lafia LGA, Nasarawa State

Lafia LGA, based in Lafia town, serves as the state capital and is in the Nasarawa South Senatorial District. Established in 1996, Lafia spans approximately 2,797 square kilometers and has a population of about 330,712 (2006 census). The economy is diverse, including agriculture, trade, and public administration. Lafia is known for landmarks such as the Nasarawa State University. Its postal code is 950101, with coordinates at approximately 8.4844° N latitude and 8.5140° E longitude.

Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 67,195,417,119.09
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 724,923,326.95
-8.3%
January 2026
NGN 790,754,063.53
-9.7%
December 2025
NGN 875,552,890.75
+14.4%
November 2025
NGN 765,159,338.60
-10.3%
October 2025
NGN 853,326,323.48
-0.7%
September 2025
NGN 859,566,649.21
+0.0%

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