Obat Akara LGA, Akwa Ibom State

Obot Akara Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters at Nto Edino. Established as an administrative division in Akwa Ibom State, the LGA spans a land area of 268.1 square kilometres. Its population, recorded at 147,286 in 2006, was projected to reach 188,000 by 2022, resulting in a population density of approximately 701.2 people per square kilometer. Obot Akara is rich in natural resources, including crude oil and natural gas, which contribute to its economic development. The area is also known for its fertile lands, supporting the cultivation of crops such as yam, cassava, oil palm, and cocoyam. Trade thrives in the LGA, with bustling markets that attract traders and buyers from across the region. Located at coordinates 5°16′0″N and 7°36′0″E, Obot Akara has a postal code of 530. 

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 43,504,084,287.23
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 482,071,514.88
-11.1%
January 2026
NGN 542,283,667.53
-2.9%
December 2025
NGN 558,520,050.69
+17.1%
November 2025
NGN 477,131,124.65
-11.0%
October 2025
NGN 536,050,670.32
-6.0%
September 2025
NGN 570,248,863.37
+0.0%

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